Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor – ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.

Lakewood, Colorado | Full‑time, Exempt |

Work Schedule:

Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary with business needs). Reports to the Director, Mechanical. Travel required up to 20%.

• Mechanical Engineering
  • Produces equipment datasheets and specifications.
  • Develops and reviews pipe specifications and ensures pump/hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations are accurate.
  • Creates pipes, valves, and fittings Bills of Material (BOMs).
  • Performs equipment, pipe, and valve technical evaluations on contractor bid packages.
  • Coordinates with other discipline engineers and designers.
• Construction Documents
  • Produces line and equipment lists.
  • Provides 3D modeling support and isometric reviews.
  • Reviews construction drawings and documents.
• Construction Support
  • Conducts site walk‑downs and as‑built reviews to support construction efforts.
  • Works with contractors on RFIs, project cost and bid packages, and mechanical scope of work documents.
• Stress Analysis
  • Develops CAESAR II models and performs stress analyses.
  • Generates stress analysis reports.
• Project Quality Assurance & Control
  • Conducts technical review of discipline engineering deliverables.
  • Performs discipline engineering tasks within the mechanical knowledge base.
• Mentoring
  • Acts as Engineer‑of‑Record and reviews/seals designs created by other team members.
  • Provides training and mentoring to less experienced engineers and designers.
  • Assists with additional duties as assigned.

Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday‑Friday (40 hour week). Evening, weekend, or overtime work may be required as business needs dictate.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (required).
• Experience
  :
  Minimum 10 years of discipline‑specific engineering practice on multi‑discipline project teams (required).
• Licenses
  :
  Professional Engineering license (required).
• Technical Skills
  :
  Advanced knowledge of HYSYS, Unisim, Pro Max, VMG Symmetry, and Excel; proficient with CAESAR II, isometric reviews, and 3D modeling tools.
• Communication and Leadership
  :
  Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skills; proven leadership experience managing teams and driving cross‑functional projects.
• Other Requirements
  :
  Valid, active driver’s license; ability to maintain a good driving record; willing to travel up to 20%.

• Responsible for supervising at least two full‑time employees or equivalent. Makes personnel decisions including hiring, disciplinary action, overtime, pay, and terminations.

• Operates with minimal guidance; sets own goals and determines methods to achieve results.

• Typical office environment with frequent interruptions and high noise levels.
• Regular sitting, use of hands, talking, hearing; occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 25 lb.
• Vision requirements: close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Teamwork, Communication, Ethics, Initiative, Quality, Job Knowledge, Adaptability, Judgment.

First/Mid Offs & Managers – Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace.