Structural Engineer
Meca Enterprises LLC, Broken Arrow, OK, Full-Time
$90,000–$150,000 Mon–Thu in-office (9 hrs) Fri remote (4 hrs)
──────────
ABOUT MECA
Meca Enterprises is a specialized engineering firm based in Broken Arrow, OK with 25+ years serving industrial clients worldwide. Our work centers on structural analysis and design for process equipment—primarily air-cooled heat exchangers, steel stacks, and flare systems—plus proprietary software tools and field solutions for stack vibration problems.
We’re a small, technically deep team. Low bureaucracy, few meetings, clear expectations. Engineers here own their work end-to-end and build direct client relationships.
──────────
WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS
We’re hiring to add senior capacity and reduce key-person risk as the business grows. You’ll work alongside the owner and an experienced engineer, learning Meca’s systems and standards before taking on full project ownership. The long-term expectation is that you run engineering independently—quoting, designing, and delivering with minimal oversight.
──────────
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Equipment breakdown (typical):
- Air-cooled heat exchangers (ACHEs): ~60% of workload
- Steel stacks and flares: ~25%
- Custom/specialty requests: ~15%
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Structural analysis and design reports for ACHEs, stacks, vessels, piping supports, and related components
- Quoting engineering services from client specifications and drawings
- Direct client communication—email, phone, and occasional on-site
- Code research and application across a range of standards (AISC, ASME, API, IBC, international codes)
- Coordination with Meca’s software team to resolve engineering questions
──────────
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE AT 12 MONTHS
- Independently evaluating and quoting most engineering projects
- Proficient on ACHEs and standard stacks with minimal review required
- Trusted to communicate directly with clients and manage revisions
- Taking high-level tasks and owning them through delivery
- Freeing up leadership time—work moves forward without being prompted
──────────
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering (ABET preferred)
- 5+ years of structural engineering experience
- Strong working knowledge of steel structural design and applicable codes
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Authorized to work in the US (no H-1B sponsorship)
──────────
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PE License (any state)—strongly preferred
- STAAD.Pro proficiency
- PRG Paulin or similar pipe stress/nozzle software
- Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling experience
- Foundation design (ACI 318, ACI 351)
- Programming or scripting background (VBA, Python, C#) is a plus
──────────
WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR
This is not a good fit if you:
- Need close supervision or structured task lists to stay productive
- Prefer handing problems up rather than researching and proposing solutions
- Are uncomfortable in a small-company environment where roles overlap
- Don’t treat deadlines as commitments
- Aren’t willing to be accountable for the quality of your own work
──────────
HOW WE WORK
- Independent work environment—you’ll own your projects, not just tasks
- Minimal meetings and low administrative overhead
- Trust and autonomy increase as you demonstrate judgment and follow-through
- Documentation matters—we build shared knowledge, not individual silos
- We use AI tools where they reduce repetition; comfort with emerging tools is a plus
──────────
BENEFITS
- 401(k) — Pre-tax & Roth, 3% company match
- Health Insurance — Company-sponsored
- PTO — Paid time off
- Holidays — 11 company holidays
- Schedule — Mon–Thu in-office (9 hrs) + Fri remote (4 hrs)
- Bonuses — Performance-based
Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, etc.)?
Education:
Experience:
- Structural Engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
