Structural Engineer

OverviewStructural Engineer — Meca Enterprises LLC, Broken Arrow, OK • Full-Time$90,000–$150,000 • Mon–Thu in-office (9 hrs) • Fri remote (4 hrs)About MecaMeca 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 existsWe'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 onEquipment breakdown (typical):Air-cooled heat exchangers (ACHEs): ~60% of workloadSteel stacks and flares: ~25%Custom/specialty requests: ~15%Day-to-day responsibilities:Structural analysis and design reports for ACHEs, stacks, piping supports, and related componentsQuoting engineering services from client specifications and drawingsDirect client communication—email, phone, and occasional on-siteCode research and application across a range of standards (AISC, ASME, API, IBC, international codes)Coordination with Meca's software team to resolve engineering questionsWhat success looks like at 12 monthsIndependently evaluating and quoting most engineering projectsProficient on ACHEs and standard stacks with minimal review requiredTrusted to communicate directly with clients and manage revisionsTaking high-level tasks and owning them through deliveryFreeing up leadership time—work moves forward without being promptedRequired qualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering (ABET preferred)3+ years of structural engineering experienceStrong working knowledge of steel structural design and applicable codesAbility to work independently and manage competing deadlinesAuthorized to work in the US (no H-1B sponsorship)Preferred qualificationsPE License (any state)—strongly preferredSTAAD.Pro proficiencyPRG Paulin or similar pipe stress/nozzle softwareAutodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling experienceFoundation design (ACI 318, ACI 351)Programming or scripting background (VBA, Python, C#) is a plusWho this role is not forThis is not a good fit if you:Need close supervision or structured task lists to stay productivePrefer handing problems up rather than researching and proposing solutionsAre uncomfortable in a small-company environment where roles overlapDon't treat deadlines as commitmentsAren't willing to be accountable for the quality of your own workHow we workIndependent work environment—you'll own your projects, not just tasksMinimal meetings and low administrative overheadTrust and autonomy increase as you demonstrate judgment and follow-throughDocumentation matters—we build shared knowledge, not individual silosWe use AI tools where they reduce repetition; comfort with emerging tools is a plusBenefitsBonuses - Performance-Based401(k) — Pre-tax & Roth, 3% company matchHealth Insurance — Company-sponsoredPTO — Paid time offHolidays — 11 company holidaysSchedule — Mon–Thu in-office (9 hrs) + Fri remote (4 hrs)#J-18808-Ljbffr