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Job title:  ENGINEER MECHANICAL PROJECT

Date:  Mar 27, 2026
Location: 

Houston, TX, US, 77043

Job Requisition ID:  60499

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.  Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off,  employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordination, development, revision and execution of the detailed mechanical engineering required in budgetary and approved projects, while complying with the requirements of safety, quality, cost and time, and applying the methodologies, procedures and specifications of the established mechanical standards.

Job Responsibilities

  • Active participation in project scopes through the preliminary execution of equipment calculations, material storage, block diagrams and flowcharts
  • Elaborate preliminary and final lists of equipment and accessories, for the development of investment budgets in the draft stages as well as during the project execution.
  • Classify and coordinate the final numeration of mechanical equipment, applying the WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) that will serve as a base for the development of the project and the proper application of accounting charges
  • Elaborate all the necessary information and documentation (requests, comparison charts, recommendations, etc.), for the contracting of the detailed engineering and services, based on specifications of the engineering department.
  • Coordinate the execution of all the basic mechanical engineering developed during the project. 
  • Coordinate, review, and manage the mechanical engineering deliverables, as well as the follow up of the schedules, which shall be completed according to the master schedule and corrected as deviations occur.
  • Execute the calculations for the selection and management of mechanical equipment and materials
  • Verify the compliance of norms, standards and design specifications of the designers and engineering buffets, through monitoring and assistance
  • Review all the information, drafts and certified, from the mechanical equipment suppliers.
  • Development of machinery technical sheets that will include: general description of the equipment and its components, supplier information, accessories information, etc. among other criteria.  
  • Participate in the execution and permanent update of mechanical specifications.
  • Development of job concept catalogs for the bidding process and hiring of construction contractors.
  • Technical participation and support of the construction department.
  • Participate actively during the installation and commissioning of the project.
  • Attend training and development courses.

Qualifications

  • English Language Proficiency
  • BS Mechanical Engineering or similar degree. Prior experience in Project Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience in Projects Execution (Engineering development & Construction).
  • Solid understanding of engineering drawings and files.
  • Must understand fabrication and construction drawing preparations and interpretation.
  • Computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, & 3D Model /AutoCAD.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong leadership and team skills.
  • Soft Skills: management, presentation skills, public speaking, self-motivated.

Working Conditions

  • Travel estimate: Up to 40%
  • Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise and working outdoors
  • Must wear all necessary protective equipment while at the location 

Physical Requirements

  • Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing to a significant degree
  • Minor lifting up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate with employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment 
  • Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but my not be limited to, pushing, turning and or/pulling of controls

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act.  CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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