Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Equipment

Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Equipment

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $95,000/year; higher based on experience
Schedule: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

Position Overview

We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design, improve, and support specialized heavy equipment used for railroad emergency response, lifting, maintenance, and field operations.

This is a hands-on engineering position covering the full equipment lifecycle, including concept development, CAD design, engineering analysis, manufacturing support, testing, field implementation, and product improvement. The role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys practical problem-solving and working with manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and customers.

The primary work location is in Chesterfield, VA, with occasional work at a Richmond facility, vendor locations, customer sites, and field operations.

Engineers may also participate in emergency response activities outside normal business hours as part of a first-response organization.