Independent Contractor Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Wunderlich-Malec Services (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned company with 40+ years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• ENR Top 500 Firm

Primary Purpose

Wunderlich-Malec Services’ CASE RMC business unit is seeking an experienced and hands-on Mechanical Project and Services Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, immersive role—taking projects from initial design all the way through assembly, testing, and on-site installation at customer locations.  This role offers a unique blend of computer-aided design (CAD), hands-on fabrication, system integration, testing, and field implementation, providing full ownership of assigned projects from A to Z.  Periodic travel is an essential component, primarily domestic with some international assignments, allowing you to see your designs come to life in real-world applications.

This position is responsible for mechanical engineering project requirements involving hydraulic power units, hydraulic/electric/pneumatic valve actuation, and hydraulic protection system design; design for manufacturing; 2D CAD drafting and 3D modelling of mechanical/hydraulic assemblies and systems; analysis and technical specification of system components and sub-assemblies; hands-on system assembly and fabrication; shop/factory testing; site installation and check-out support; commissioning; and field service of mechanical systems on industrial turbomachinery.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement mechanical components for turbomachinery control systems to meet customer, machine, integrated system, and safety requirements
• Design complex hydraulic manifolds, valve actuators, piping/tubing systems, etc. with an emphasis on system functionality, material selection, and design for manufacturing. Develop 3D system models and component 2D machined part prints for machining operations
• Design custom bracketry and fixtures to integrate new components into existing machinery and systems
• Specify system components and develop bills of material for purchased parts. Develop detailed CAD drawings of design elements and functionality for shop assembly and customer use/documentation
• Assemble and test mechanical system components. Develop and execute test plans, including customer witness tests, to verify safe and proper functionality of assembled components under live hydraulic (and/or electric, as applicable) power
• Assist with initial start-up, debug integrated systems, and develop system documentation (manuals and technical documents)
• Develop and lead training for customer personnel (machinery operators, engineers, technicians, etc.)
• Work on turbomachinery control system integration projects for steam, combustion, and hydro turbines for clients in industries such as Commercial Power Generation (Fossil-Fuel, Nuclear, Hydro, Biomass, etc.), Industrial Cogeneration, Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream & Downstream), Chemical Processing, etc.
• Project management skills and the ability to self-manage even complex projects; Excellent time management and multitasking; Flexibility in work environments and schedules; Strong written and oral communication skills, essential to building and maintaining good work and customer relationships
• The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently and self-start. May act as lead on some projects and guide craftspeople and technicians, etc. (both internal and customer)
• General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, scanning, faxing, and using a computer

Minimum Requirements

Education BS Mechanical Engineering is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience 5-10 years of experience in or exposure to areas below is preferred:

• Advanced understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, piping/tubing principles and practices, fluid flow and piping pressure drop effects, etc.
• Advanced understanding of machining principles / practices and material properties as they relate to both machineability and applications
• Safe and proper use of hand, power tools, and fabrication equipment to build, assemble, and test industrial machinery and systems
• Experience with AutoCAD / Inventor (or similar 3D) design software
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding preferred
• Experience with stainless steel tube routing, bending, and swaging preferred
• Understanding of auxiliary equipment in an electrical generating or plant environment: turbomachinery, pumps, power transfer linkages (statics/dynamics), etc. preferred, though not required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 30% (including internationally) to customer sites

Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing (stairs, portable ladders, fixed ladders), pushing, pulling, and ability to mount and dismount equipment.

Working Environment Standard office, basic fabrication shop, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones. Knowledge and safe use of typical hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job.  They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance

Salary Range The expected salary range is $95,000 - $125,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program. 

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