Mechanical Engineer
Hiller Companies
MOBILE, AL · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Mechanical Engineer. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.
The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place.
Job Summary: A Mechanical Engineer is responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, plans, and schematics using specialized computer software. CAD Operators play a crucial role in engineering accurate drawings essential for the design and production of our fire systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical System Design
Producing drawings, schematics, preliminary layouts, system function, etc.
Providing engineering calculations.
Implementing, Performing, and Sustaining Factory Acceptance Tests, Commissioning Procedures, and Engineering Drawings
Field Commissioning & Technical representation (International and Domestic Travel)
Assist and/or lead in Research and Development projects and opportunities.
Reviewing all the documentation received from the client to ensure that the information is sufficient to design a system that meets their contractual requirements.
Developing and implementing design schedule for each project.
Monitoring and maintaining schedules.
Ensuring that Production has the necessary information and drawings for their project, providing technical and engineering guidance to group leader and other assigned personnel.
Understanding the resources required and monitoring overall resource levels for the design effort.
Obtaining and reviewing vendor information and technical data as required.
Reviewing and developing Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRL’s).
Collaborating with the Engineering Manager throughout each project on any cost or schedule issues.
Responding to and resolving all owner comments and regulatory comments and issues.
Ensuring that all Regulatory and Classification material certificates are received of all projects and that they are correct.
Other duties as assigned.