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Mechanical Engineer

Grand Rapids, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

Engineering

About the Role

JDI Contracts Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in process design, equipment fabrication, and construction. This role involves supporting multiple industrial projects, requiring skills in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, piping and structural design, project management, and cross-discipline collaboration. Candidates should hold a mechanical engineering degree; EIT/PE and experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera are preferred. Enjoy a flexible, engaging work environment with competitive pay ($65K–$110K), bonuses, PTO, 6% 401k match, medical benefits, tuition reimbursement, and travel perks. Join a dynamic team serving industrial, manufacturing, and military clients—and love both your work and where you live.

Requirements

JDI Contracts Inc. is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 5-10 years of process design, equipment fabrication, and construction experience.


The position requires a broad range of design and technical skills to multiple projects at any given time. Projects will require design, AutoCAD and SolidWorks software use, and exposure to other disciplines including electrical, instrumentation, and process groups. Project management, scheduling, and budgeting are a critical client deliverable. Work will include mechanical engineering, sales and marketing support, design engineering and integration with other disciplines, drawing review, issues management and resolution, field verification, work package assembly and management, procurement support, field quality assurance/control, reporting, scheduling, budgeting, takeoffs, and other related tasks as required.


Join a dynamic team, enjoy a flexible work environment and receive excellent benefits. Our work is challenging, interesting and includes heavy industrial, manufacturing, and military clients with truly unique projects. Love what you do and love where you live, at JDI!


Base / Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

  • Accredited four-year degree in mechanical engineering.

  • Autocad and Solidworks knowledge, training and experience.

  • Piping system design/routing, structural steel detailing experience


Preferred Qualifications (Specific level of experience):

  • Released office engineering and field construction experience

  • Prima Vera and/or Microsoft Project familiarity or experience

  • Skid manufacturing experience

  • Integrated project delivery experience


Certifications:

  • EIT and/or PE preferred but not required.


Compensation Details (Salary Range, Reimbursed Expenses etc.):

  • Competitive salary from $65-110k based on experience, skills, and training

  • Ala-carte medical and dependent benefits

  • 401k plus 6% match

  • Flexible PTO package

  • Partial cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid overtime for production worked during high intensity work assignments

  • Excellent travel benefits for remote work assignments

  • Annual bonus based on personal and overall business performance

  • Tuition reimbursement and licensing benefits available

About the Company

JDI Contracts is a trusted engineering and technical services firm supporting continuous process and manufacturing facilities nationwide. For more than 20 years, we've specialized in custom design, integration, fabrication, and field support for complex industrial systems and skid applications. Our projects span every stage—from concept and planning to startup and maintenance.

 

At JDI, you’ll find a team that values innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration. We take on challenging work, support each other’s growth, and take pride in the impact we make.

 

If you're ready to build something meaningful, we’d love to have you on board.

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ADDRESS

Headquarters

Phone: 218-328-0040


Mailing Address:
JDI Contracts Inc.
P.O. Box 698
Grand Rapids, MN 55744


Physical Address:
JDI Contracts Inc.
215 NW First Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744​

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