Mechanical Engineering Manager

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead mechanical team and oversee design/build of heavy civil, mine and OEM projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • engineering standards
  • quality processes
  • mechanical design
  • design integration
  • project management
  • technical liaison

Tasks

-Implement and improve engineering standards, manufacturing practices, and quality processes to enhance safety, productivity, and equipment lifecycle. -Lead and mentor a high-performing team of mechanical engineers and designers. -Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities for all mechanical engineering matters. -Mentor mechanical engineers and designers, fostering technical growth, innovation, and continuous improvement within the organization. -Manage project engineering schedules, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring mechanical systems meet cost, performance, and reliability targets. -Drive innovation in mechanical systems design, including hoisting systems, material handling, shaft sinking equipment, and custom tunneling components. -Oversee all mechanical engineering and design activities across three operational divisions: Heavy Civil Tunneling, Mine Development, and OEM Equipment Manufacturing (FKC-Lake Shore). -Direct and coordinate design integration across mechanical, structural, and electrical disciplines to ensure efficient system performance and constructability.

Requirements

  • pe license
  • cad
  • fea
  • abet degree
  • 15 years
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred. -Advanced analytical and computer skills, including proficiency with CAD and mechanical design tools. -Proven expertise in mechanical systems design, equipment manufacturing, and integration for large-scale construction or industrial applications. -Minimum 15 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience. -Bachelor’s degree or higher from an ABET-accredited institution. -Minimum 10 years in engineering leadership and/or operations management, with demonstrated success leading cross-functional mechanical teams. -Strong understanding of fabrication methods, hydraulic and electrical interface systems, and mechanical analysis (FEA, stress, fatigue, etc.). -Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. -Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

The Company

About Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.

-Excels in large-scale, complex projects, particularly in heavy civil, tunneling, and underground work. -Earning a reputation for delivering challenging projects across diverse sectors. -Playing a critical role in shaping the nation's built environment through projects like water treatment plants and energy infrastructure. -Handling landmark projects such as large-scale water resource systems and transportation infrastructure. -Adaptable to various sectors, from energy to infrastructure. -Committed to innovative construction techniques to meet modern demands.

Sector Specialisms

Heavy Civil

Underground Mine Development

Tunneling

Deep Shafts Construction

Railroads

Highways

Subways

Rapid Transit Systems

Water Supply Facilities

Wastewater Transport Facilities

Coal Mining

Salt Mining

Copper Mining

Gold Mining

Hoisting Systems

Elevator Systems

Vertical Conveyance Systems

Special Construction

Steel and Metal Work

Thermal and Moisture Protection

Wood and Plastic Construction

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be eligible to work in the united states without visa sponsorship now or in the future.