Mechanical Engineer - Cement and Minerals

Mechanical Engineer - Cement and Minerals

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. is a full‑service engineering, design, and construction management firm specializing in cement, mineral and material processing, mining, heavy industrial, and oil & gas markets. The role is located in Lakewood, Colorado and is a full‑time, exempt position.

Hands‑on, full‑time mechanical engineering role focused on cement, mineral and material processing, mining, and heavy industrial projects. Collaborate with project teams to complete deliverables in alignment with project schedules, budgets and scope.

• Plan, organize and prepare quality technical project documents to support projects. Prepare technical documentation in a timely and professional manner. Coordinate technical changes/revisions to all project documents.
• Coordinate and/or produce mechanical engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, technical descriptions and other inputs required for project completion, in alignment with ZAP standard processes and procedures.
  • Produce equipment sizing calculations.
  • Prepare technical specifications or datasheets for main equipment and auxiliary machinery.
  • Determine / review equipment capacities and specifications.
  • Technical reviews and evaluations of vendor proposals.
  • Develop and review equipment flow sheets, layouts, system stackups, plot plans, and general arrangement drawings.
  • Manage creation of bill of materials and material takeoffs.
  • Provide feedback on equipment vendor drawing reviews.
  • Generate pipe and valve specifications for plant services.
  • Generate mechanical equipment lists, valve lists, line lists.
  • Prepare mechanical contractor bid packages.
  • Participate in site visits and client meetings.
  • Engineering support of construction efforts.
  • Ducts and chutes routing and design support, produce datasheets for quoting and purchasing.
  • Conduct feasibility studies.
• Technical Collaboration – Collaborate with project team members on interdisciplinary deliverables.
  • Review deliverables with peers and supervisors.
  • Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are performed on deliverables.
  • Design Basis, PFD/P&, review, redlining.
  • 3D modeling support and reviews.
  • Produce project cost estimates.
  • Review construction drawings and documents.
• Communicate with project team regarding overall project progress and status of mechanical‑specific deadlines and deliverables.
• Develop and improve knowledge of plant or facility processes and equipment to better satisfy customer requirements.
• Other tasks as delegated or assigned by supervisor.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Professional Engineer License required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience practicing mechanical engineering on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem‑solving skills to quickly resolve simple problems.
  • Self‑direction and responsibility for own tasks and timelines.
  • Able to support multiple efforts and track progress against timelines.
  • Ability to define problems, research and check facts, draw valid conclusions.
  • Leadership skills and experience leading work groups or task forces.
  • Competent user of technology and software required for daily tasks.
  • Experience utilizing 3D software for reviewing layouts and detail designs.
  • Valid, active driver’s license with good driving record.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 40‑hour work week. Occasional evenings, weekends or overtime as needed.

• Typical office environment with significant distractions.
• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; frequently talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lb.

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; puts team success above own interests; builds morale and commitment.
• Communication – Expresses ideas verbally and in writing; keeps others adequately informed; selects appropriate methods.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; acts with integrity and principle.
• Initiative – Volunteers, undertakes self‑development, seeks increased responsibilities, performs independent actions.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve quality; monitors own work.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology