Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer Direct Hire

Location: Bellingham, WA | Billings, MT | Bismarck, ND | Minneapolis, MN | Spokane, WA | Vancouver, WA
Work Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Work Authorization: Must have legal right to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship provided)
Onsite Requirement: First 6 months onsite; potential hybrid (Mondays and Fridays remote) thereafter
Citizenship: Canadian citizens eligible for a TN visa may be considered

Job Description:

This position supports all project phases with a focus on front-end and detailed engineering. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will act as the mechanical engineering lead on projects, ensuring coordination and effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports administratively to the Mechanical/Structural Manager

• Functionally reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or project manager/project engineer

Responsibilities:

Piping Engineering Design:

• Lead piping engineering in front-end and detailed engineering phases

• Develop and select piping specifications

• Perform piping stress analysis calculations

• Select and design piping supports

• Ensure compliance with ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8

• Coordinate with suppliers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams

Mechanical Equipment Specifications:

• Lead mechanical equipment selection and specification activities

• Ensure equipment compliance with ASME, API, and client/facility standards

• Develop specification drawings

• Complete hydraulic calculations for equipment sizing and selection

Additional Duties:

• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 10 years' experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation, or mineral processing industries

• Previous consulting experience strongly preferred

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of industrial metallurgies, welding procedures, ASME codes, corrosion mitigation, and API standards

• Hydraulic analysis using tools like Design Flow Solutions, PipeFLO, etc.

• Piping stress analysis using CAESAR II

• Equipment analysis using NozzlePRO/FEPipe

• Equipment design calculations using PV Elite

• Knowledge of standards: ASME, API, PIP, PFI, MSS, ANSI

• Strong communication and leadership skills

Certifications (Preferred):

• PE license preferred; ability to register with NCEES and in other states

• Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid TWIC

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