You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineer (PE) – Project Manager at Z Modular, you will lead the mechanical engineering delivery of complex building projects, with a primary focus on data center and mission-critical infrastructure as well as multifamily projects. This is a technical project leadership role for a licensed Professional Engineer who can take ownership of MEP project execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and provide the engineering oversight needed to move projects from design through fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.
The role combines licensed mechanical engineering expertise with project leadership. You will coordinate engineers, designers, consultants, manufacturing teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to keep complex projects moving while ensuring technical quality, constructability, schedule, and project requirements are met.
This position is perfect for a licensed Mechanical Engineer who enjoys owning complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, and applying their technical expertise to large-scale, fast-moving projects where engineering decisions directly impact how projects are designed, manufactured, and built.
What You’ll Do
- Lead mechanical engineering and MEP project delivery from pre-design through fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
- Manage projects with a primary focus on data center and mission-critical environments, while also supporting multifamily projects.
- Provide professional engineering oversight and sign/seal MEP drawings when required.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical design deliverables, including HVAC, plumbing, ventilation, hydronic, and related building systems.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts across mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, manufacturing, and construction teams.
- Manage project scope, schedules, priorities, milestones, risks, budgets, and technical deliverables.
- Guide project teams and coordinate the people and resources supporting MEP execution.
- Review mechanical plans, specifications, design calculations, equipment schedules, shop drawings, submittals, and fabrication documents.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable mechanical, plumbing, building, energy, and other governing codes and standards.
- Serve as a technical and project-management partner to internal teams, consultants, vendors, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Identify technical and project risks early and drive issue resolution to protect schedule, quality, and project objectives.
- Lead design reviews, coordination meetings, constructability reviews, and technical issue-resolution activities.
- Partner with manufacturing and field teams to ensure designs translate successfully into fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
- Support equipment selection and coordination of mechanical materials, systems, and components.
- Perform site visits, field verification, troubleshooting, and project oversight as needed.
- Communicate project status, technical issues, risks, schedule impacts, and key decisions clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
- Support standardization and continuous-improvement initiatives across mechanical design and project execution.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Ability and willingness to sign and seal engineering drawings as required for assigned projects.
- 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, engineering project management, or a combination of both.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex mechanical/MEP engineering projects and coordinating project teams.
- Experience with HVAC, plumbing, ventilation, hydronic, and related building mechanical systems.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, manufacturing teams, and/or construction personnel.
- Strong understanding of applicable mechanical, plumbing, energy, and building codes and standards.
- Strong technical communication and project leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting data center or mission-critical projects.
- Experience with large-scale commercial, industrial, multifamily, or other technically complex building projects.
- Experience with modular construction, prefabrication, integrated skid systems, or other off-site manufacturing/construction methods.
- Experience supporting fabrication, field installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and constructability principles.
- PMP certification or comparable project-management experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and project management software.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering analysis and design tools, including HVAC load calculation software.
- Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, ventilation, hydronic, and building mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with modular construction methods, prefabrication processes, and constructability best practices.
- Understanding of sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency strategies, and material selection considerations.
- Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Excellent technical problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, schedules, codes, and contract documents.
- Proven collaboration skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
What We Offer
Zekelman Industries offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees, including:
- Competitive salary and incentive opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Career development and professional growth opportunities
- Employee assistance programs
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading modular and mission-critical infrastructure solutions
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Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
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We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
