Mechanical Senior Design Engineer

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project  management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
• Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects
• Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer- aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
• Ability to prepare and review calculations and specifications for equipment in support of Piping & Instrumentation Diagram ( P&ID) development
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and working with P&IDs
• Demonstrated design experience in areas such as mechanical systems and equipment design and specification
• Demonstrated proficiency with 2D CADD applications such as Bentley MicroStation and Autodesk AutoCAD
• Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment including unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, pressure vessels, pumps and compressors, or packaged equipment
• Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections, and equipment performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off-design cases
• Provide equipment sizing and application support to project development or process
• Participate in material selection for equipment
• Develop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment general arrangement and outline drawings
• Participate in supplier/contractor bid clarification, negotiation, and/or award meetings
• Review and comment on supplier/contractor drawings and data
• Represent Mechanical in model reviews and closely monitor
• Provide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment
• Provide consultation and/or on-site assistance for the installation, commissioning, and/or startup of equipment

• Professional Engineer license
• Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1
• Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects
• Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• EPC project experience for the following industries:
  • U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
  • Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
  • Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
• Intermediate knowledge of:
  • Instrumentation and control (I&C) specifications for equipment
  • Finite element analysis
  • Design of mechanical equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase to design development, construction, and commissioning
• Mechanical equipment in one or more of the following specialties:
  • Rotating equipment, pressure vessels, unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, or metallurgy and welding

• Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as an Area Lead providing guidance/supervision to other engineers and designers
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria
• Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
• Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals
• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
• Other duties as assigned

pmXperts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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