Sr. Mechanical Engineer; Remote-Houston, TX
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-01-09
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for:
Zen Sherpa LLC
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
📍 Remote – USA Only | Strong Preference for Houston-area talent 🧳 Travel: ~10% annually
Join a leading engineering team supporting Gulf Coast industrial, petrochemical, and offshore lifting projects
. You’ll design mobile crane components, lifting devices, and heavy mechanical systems used across Houston’s major fabrication and energy hubs.
This is a remote role open to candidates located within the 48 contiguous United States
, with occasional travel (at least 10%, approximately one week per quarter) to customer sites, fabrication facilities, or field locations.
- Lead mechanical design for cranes, lifting beams, hoists, and rigging systems
- Create 3D models & drawings in Solid Works, Inventor, or Creo
- Run FEA, load calculations, and structural analysis
- Manage projects from concept to delivery — including fabrication and field support
- Collaborate with customers, vendors, and fabrication teams
- Support testing, commissioning, and incident investigations
- Support fabrication shops and field teams across the Houston region
- 10+ years of mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card
- Proficiency in Solid Works, Inventor, or Creo
- Ability to travel ~10%
- Offshore, industrial, or construction lifting background
- Familiarity with gantry systems, winches, PLC-integrated equipment
- Experience writing work packs, test plans, and field documentation
- Background in offshore, industrial, or construction lifting environments.
- Experience generating work packs, test reports, and technical documentation for field execution.
- Familiarity with cranes, hoists, lifting beams, gantry systems, or custom rigging solutions.
- Exposure to FEA, data acquisition, or PLC-integrated mechanical systems.
- Fully remote (USA only)
- Occasional travel to customers' facilities or field sites
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across fabrication and field operations
We value our team's well-being and offer a robust benefits package to support your professional and personal growth:
- Competitive Compensation:An attractive base salary and Retention and Performance bonuses, commensurate with experience.
- Generous Time Off:Paid holidays, PTO, and flexible time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
- Retirement Savings:401(k) plan to secure your future.
- Health and Wellness:Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Disability Protection:Short-term and long-term disability plans for peace of mind.
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