Mechanical Engineer-Palisades, NJ

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants

The Mechanical Engineer supports the area Mechanical Supervisor and/or Equipment Manager through troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, monitoring equipment performance, and providing equipment use, care, and cost data.

Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

* Assisting mechanical supervisor, mechanics, electricians, and technicians with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions in order to improve safety, minimize downtime, improve equipment operating efficiency, and maximize production.

* Ensuring that the equipment is available when needed and functioning as designed.

* Tracking and scheduling of preventative maintenance, inspections, and licensure of equipment.

* Evaluating predictive maintenance indicators including oil sample reports, thermal history, vibration analysis, and/or etc.

* Tracking and reporting of equipment utilization.

* Tracking and reporting fuel consumption.

* Maintaining the equipment inventory.

* Assisting in the documentation of machine repairs and analyzing historical machine records.

* Managing the electronic equipment history.

* Maintaining equipment telematics and fleet maintenance software.

* Working with vendors to assure parts and services are available when needed.

* Working with Procurement and AP to ensure proper distribution and coding of requisitions and invoices.

* Supervision of shifts as needed.

* And other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* B. S. Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.

* Prior experience in plants, fleet, and/or heavy equipment repairs and/or management of plants, fleet, and/or heavy equipment repairs is highly desired.

* Flexibility with working hours, including a willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or nightshift as needed for extended periods of time.

* Capable of learning and working with GPS tracking systems.

* Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, Enterprise ERP system).

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.