Lead Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer IV is a as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects and will provide direction and assistance to Mechanical Engineers & Piping Designers working on facility Mechanical systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects including mechanical engineering scope both in the production and support systems areas.
• Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) for facility mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with the project Electrical Engineers to facilitate design of power distribution systems, power panels and control panels.
• Perform complex calculations required to ensure safe, correct and economical designs.
• Design process piping systems including routing, sizing, materials selection, and pipe supports.
• Design process ductwork systems.
• Evaluate and/or specify mechanical process systems and support equipment.
• Evaluate general arrangements of process equipment and their utility requirements.
• Coordinate vendor provided conveyor systems with process equipment.
• Drive the development of drawing packages by providing direction and assistance to designers; 60% Review, 95% Review, Issued for Bid (IFB), and Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Utilize AutoCAD for system designs and development of drawing packages.
• Review drawing details for accuracy, standardization, and completeness.
• Coordinate material take-offs for purchase of all materials required for fabrication and installation of provided pre-fabricated and unitized systems.
• Prepare Request for Quotations and solicit bids for equipment, systems, and unitized components.
• Coordinate with Client's fabrication facilities on all fabricated, pre-assembled, and unitized system designs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.
• Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner, and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) is required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• AutoCAD and drafting experience beyond a basic level is required.
• Experience developing drawings for fabrication of piping systems is required.
• Experience with selection and specification of pumps, support equipment and/or HVAC equipment is required.
• Knowledge of typical piping and piping component materials and appropriate applications is required.
• Ability to manage time and efforts towards completing designs on time and within budgets is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts
• Ability to independently evaluate, select, design, typical facility mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to research and develop new processes, determining the engineering scope required to complete the design for these processes.