Mechanical Engineer

Requirements:

Experience and Education:
10+ years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
A professional engineer license is desired.

Job responsibilities:
Mechanical engineering designs on small and medium retrofit, environmental and new generation projects
Leading in conducting mechanical design activities including pipe sizing and routing, material selection, pipe support design, valve selection, P&ID development, equipment layout, equipment specifications, and hydraulic calculations
Developing data sheets for valves and other equipment
Providing technical direction to designers
Developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Making sound independent decisions with minimal information
Assisting in checkout and startup of systems when necessary
Skillsets and expertise
Significant experience with design of new construction and/or retrofit of power generation or heavy industrial facilities and the ability to take the lead role for detailed design activities.
Significant knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles, proficiency with applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements, experience in development, preparation and checking of P&IDs, experience with overall design and layout of piping systems, pipe sizing and routing, material selection, pipe support design, equipment selection, preparation of inquiry packages/data sheets, and specification of tanks, pumps, and balance of plant equipment.
Experience with hydraulic calculations. Pipe-Flo (or similar software) experience is preferred.
Significant working knowledge of processes equipment including piping, valves (manual/control/relief), pumps, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers
Experience with relief valve and control sizing, and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff, and/or vendors.
This position requires driving (excluding commute)

This position requires personal protective equipment
Safety boots, Hard Hat

This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.