Fleet Mechanical Engineer Heavy Civil Under Ground

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Since 2009, R-2 Contractors has been a trusted leader in Civil & Underground construction, specializing in power infrastructure projects nationwide. From renewable energy to major utility work, we deliver expert excavation, grading, trenching, and foundation services that keep communities connected and moving forward.

What truly sets us apart is our culture. At R-2, we’re a team of people who are hungry to take on challenging projects,
humble enough to learn, grow, and collaborate, and smart in how we plan, build, and solve problems. We believe in showing up for each other, doing things the right way, and owning every aspect of our work.

If you take pride in precision, thrive in tough conditions, and live by “Pride, Grit, & Own It!”, you’ll fit right in! We’re building more than infrastructure—we’re building a team that pushes limits and stands behind every job we do.

R-2 Contractors is seeking a hands-on Fleet Mechanical Engineer to support the continued development, reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance of our construction fleet. This position is intended for a teamwork-minded engineer who can work cross-departmentally with Fleet, Operations, Estimating, Project Management, and upper management/leadership. The role may offer part-time remote flexibility, but meaningful time in the shops and on active jobsites is an essential part of the position.

• Identify opportunities to modify equipment to improve productivity, safety, reliability, or serviceability.
• Design custom equipment components, attachments, guards, brackets, platforms, storage systems, hydraulic systems, and other modifications.
• Develop solutions for recurring field problems where an off-the-shelf solution is unavailable or inadequate.
• Produce CAD models, drawings, and specifications suitable for fabrication.
• Determine materials, dimensions, tolerances, fasteners, and fabrication methods.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication with internal mechanics/fabricators and outside vendors.
• Field-test prototypes and modify designs based on results.
• Document final designs so successful modifications can be replicated across the fleet.
• Evaluate structural loads, stresses, hydraulic requirements, and mechanical forces when appropriate.
• Ensure modifications do not negatively affect equipment safety, capacity, stability, warranties, or regulatory compliance.

• Actively identify opportunities to reduce machine cycle times, equipment idle time, material handling, and unnecessary manpower.
• Improve fueling efficiency, service access, attachment changes, hose routing/protection, guarding, lighting/camera systems, lubrication systems, equipment transportation/setup, and truck payload/body configurations.
• Develop specialty attachments, mechanic service tooling, and practical automation of repetitive equipment functions where appropriate.
• Regularly evaluate what is costing R-2 time, money, equipment life, or manpower and determine whether it can be engineered out of the operation.

• Analyze recurring equipment failures and perform root-cause failure analysis.
• Develop corrective actions that address causes rather than repeatedly repairing symptoms.
• Analyze component life, including engines, transmissions, final drives, hydraulic pumps, and undercarriage.
• Review oil analysis and condition-monitoring information and identify premature component failures.
• Work with OEMs and dealers on…