What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer position at DBSI Services?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company car
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Help or transport service
- Home office stipend
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Relocation bonus
- Savings bank
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Job Title: Senior Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Experience: 15 Years
Industry: Chemical / FMCG / Pharmaceutical
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer with 15 years of experience in the Chemical, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and optimization of mechanical, piping, rotary, and static equipment for process plants. This role also involves site support, construction supervision, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and project leadership to ensure successful execution.
Expertise in process plant design, piping systems, HVAC integration, and rotating/static equipment selection is essential. Experience in large-scale industrial projects, cleanroom environments, and regulatory compliance (ASME, API, TEMA, etc.) is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Mechanical & Piping System Design
• Lead the design and engineering of piping systems, including process, utility, and HVAC-related piping.
• Prepare and approve P&IDs, isometric drawings, and general arrangement (GA) layouts.
• Ensure optimal selection and layout of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and reactors.
• Provide expert guidance on corrosion protection, metallurgy selection, and insulation requirements.
• Optimize piping designs for safety, efficiency, and maintenance accessibility.
• Ensure designs comply with ASME B31.3, API 570, ANSI, ASTM, OSHA, and NFPA standards.
2. Rotary & Static Equipment Engineering
• Oversee the design, selection, and specification of rotary equipment such as pumps, blowers, compressors, agitators, turbines, and fans.
• Lead the engineering of static equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, boilers, and reactors, ensuring compliance with ASME Sec VIII, TEMA, API 650, PED, and other industry codes.
• Assess and optimize mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and cooling systems for long-term reliability.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for equipment failures and propose corrective actions.
3. Site Support & Construction Supervision
• Provide technical leadership during project execution, including piping installation, mechanical equipment erection, and commissioning.
• Ensure construction work aligns with engineering designs, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests for piping and mechanical systems, including hydrostatic, pneumatic, and leak testing.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and piping failures, alignment issues, vibration concerns, and process inefficiencies.
• Supervise as-built documentation and modification requests based on site conditions.
• Ensure compliance with welding, NDT, and quality control requirements for piping and mechanical structures.
4. Vendor Coordination & Procurement Support
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and EPC contractors, ensuring equipment and materials meet technical requirements.
• Review and approve vendor proposals, technical bids, and engineering documentation for compliance.
• Lead technical discussions, vendor evaluations, and cost optimization strategies.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and third-party inspections for critical equipment.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of mechanical and piping components for project execution.
6. Project Management & Team Lead
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
MAKING THE INDUSTRY’S BEST MATCHES
DBSI Services is widely recognized as one of the industry’s fastest growing staffing agencies. Thanks to our longstanding experience in various industries, we have the capacity to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with all our clients. Our success is a result of our commitment to the best people, the best solutions and the best results.
Our Story:
Our Story:
- Founded in 1995
- Privately Owned Corporation
- Managing Partner Business Model
- Headquartered in New Jersey
- US Based Engineers Only
- Collaborative Team Approach
- Methodology and Process Driven
GET HIRED
Top performing engineers are the foundation of our business. Our priority is building strong
relationships with each employment candidate we work with. You can trust our professional
recruiters to invest the time required to fully understand your skills, explore your professional
goals and help you find the right career opportunities.
relationships with each employment candidate we work with. You can trust our professional
recruiters to invest the time required to fully understand your skills, explore your professional
goals and help you find the right career opportunities.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
