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Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer based in or willing to work out of Merrillville, Indiana, who is comfortable supporting projects inside active industrial environments. This role is well suited for someone who thrives in fast moving work, brings strong SolidWorks capabilities, and has practical, hands on mechanical design experience. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, safety conscious, comfortable being client facing, and effective at collaborating with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and field personnel while balancing multiple projects simultaneously.

What to Expect

• Hands-on mechanical design work tied directly to real-world industrial facilities
• Exposure to active steel mill environments and construction activities
• A fast-paced workload with multiple concurrent projects
• Close coordination with project managers, fabricators, vendors, and field staff
• Opportunities to grow technically through complex industrial systems and equipment

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perform mechanical engineering design for industrial and steel mill facilities.
• Develop 3D models, layouts, and fabrication-level drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support ongoing projects through design development, coordination, and construction support.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and work in a team environment to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Review installation of designed equipment and systems for compliance with construction documents.
• Perform duties on multiple projects within established schedules.
• Work on a wide variety of industrial project types, scales, and complexity.
• Support concurrent projects in active industrial environments.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, both in broad and detailed scopes.
• Assist in developing feasibility studies and conceptual layouts for industrial equipment and systems.
• Assist in the development of contract documents, technical specifications, and fabrication details.
• Review vendor and fabricator submittals for compliance with design intent.
• Perform site visits to steel mills and industrial facilities to support design development and field coordination.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.
• Possess aptitude to act as a positive representative of the company and its core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience preferred (industrial experience a plus).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred; pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged.
• Strong SolidWorks experience required.
• Experience with mechanical design, equipment layout, and fabrication drawings preferred.
• Experience working in or supporting steel mills or heavy industrial facilities preferred.
• Familiarity with construction documents, shop drawings, and construction support activities.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse active industrial and construction sites while complying with all applicable safety requirements.

Investing in Your Future: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws. 

Qualifications:

Investing in Your Future: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws. 

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