Mechanical Design Engineer

FKC-Lake Shore, a division of Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc., is seeking an experienced, Mechanical Engineer to join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer in our office in Evansville, IN.

The Mechanical Engineer supports the design, manufacture, and installation of FKC-Lake Shore equipment, including hoisting and conveyance systems for the underground mining and heavy civil construction industries

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity.

Our FKC-Lake Shore division provides design / build / install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems.

Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Across North America, notable projects include The Purple Line Extensions section 3 in Los Angeles, Water Tunnel number 3 in New York City, Eagle Mountain Gas Pipeline and Kemano T2 tunneling projects in British Columbia, Canada, the Inter-Quarry Tunnel in Leesburg, VA and the Century Mine in Volga, WV.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION :

The position is responsible for the analysis, engineering, design, and support of a variety of FKC-Lake Shore manufacturing projects - from concept to operation.

The Mechanical Engineer will be instrumental to the engineering team in designing and specifying system components of products to ensure conformance with engineering best practices and performance specifications.

The position will help develop standards for existing product lines; as well as provide pre-sales, project, and aftermarket product support.

As a mechanical design engineer at Frontier Kemper- Lakeshore you will have the opportunity to :

• Demonstrate creativity and strategic thinking in anticipating and solving engineering problems, developing standards, and determining project objectives and requirements
• Prepare and present project documents including calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Design mechanical systems, structures, and components
• Work with vendors to acquire off the shelf components
• Design modifications to existing equipment, systems, structures, and components
• Review designs to ensure fit, function, and accuracy of engineering
• Ensure compliance with safety standards related to system, structures, and components
• Ensure the final solution complies with both customer requirements and FKC-Lake Shore standards
• Test / Troubleshoot mechanical systems
• Intermittent travel up to 25% as required

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 4 or more years of experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering; emphasis on machine design is beneficial
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with hoists or hydraulic and pneumatic systems a plus
• Experience in Drawing Development, GD&T, Welding Specifications, Document Control, Structural Steel, and Steel Fabrication
• The ability to become a licensed Professional Engineer ( within 2 years preferred
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor / Vault preferred but not required

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.