Gopher Resource · 10 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Eagan, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $217K/yr
5+ years expGopher Resource is a company focused on improving manufacturing processes at their secondary lead smelting plants. The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer will be responsible for designing equipment, coordinating with teams, and supporting installations from conceptual design to industrial implementation.
SustainabilityAgricultureEnvironmental EngineeringNatural Resources
Hiring Manager
Emily Krueger
Responsibilities
Develops mechanical and process designs for new equipment, with support from internal or external resources as needed
Develops installation specifications and commissioning plans for new equipment. Supports installations on-site
Works closely with the plant Process Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, and department managers/supervisors. Solicits input and builds consensus for upcoming changes
Organizes and manages workload across multiple projects to assure high quality and timely service to all internal and external customers
Updates documentation (equipment drawings, GAs, etc.) based on field verifications of current equipment and equipment modifications. Makes updates personally or provides redlines to drafting resources
Conducts cost analysis weighing the pros/cons of various options and the impact to plant operations
Performs and documents equipment trials and/or experiments as needed to determine if proposed solutions are viable
Works with the Training Department to develop training for new equipment installations or process changes
Responds promptly and effectively to the needs of the business
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar from an accredited College or University
5+ years of progressive experience in an engineering role in an industrial manufacturing environment
2+ years of previous work experience with mechanical design of process equipment
Previous experience working with equipment fabricators and machine shops for fabrication of complex equipment assemblies and parts
Previous experience working with engineering specialists such as engineering designers, Structural Engineers, engineering modeling specialists (CFD, FEA etc.), instrumentation experts, etc
Previous experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (Autodesk Suite), reverse engineering mechanical systems, and 3D scanning and point clouds
Previous experience with generating, updating, and organizing engineering documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to champion change, promote a positive team atmosphere, and sustain a continuous improvement culture
Highly self-motivated and directed, ability to work well under pressure during time limited installation, sense of urgency, and attention to detail
Preferred
3+ years of experience with developing specifications and installing custom equipment in partnership with equipment fabricators and multidisciplinary on-site contractors (millwrights, pipefitters, electricians, etc.)
Previous experience with project management software (Microsoft Project or similar) preferred, but not required
Previous experience working in a mining and/or metals environment preferred, but not required
Previous experience with gas fired furnaces and/or burner design preferred, but not required
Benefits
Medical & pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Dependent care spending account
Life insurance
Disability programs
Telemedicine
Parental leave
Tuition support
Legal insurance
Identity theft protection
Gym membership discounts
EAP
401(k) with a company match
Paid time off (vacation, personal, bereavement, holidays)
Company
Gopher Resource
Gopher Resource has been a national environmental solutions provider for nearly 70 years.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$452MKey Investors
Energy Capital PartnersUS Department of Energy
2024-10-04Private Equity
2024-10-04Debt Financing· $450M
2019-09-06Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Kevin Kremke
Chief Financial Officer
Scott R.
Fractional CIO
Recent News
2025-03-01
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