Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Perform all routine mechanical engineering calculations and duties; plan, design, and oversee the equipment and materials selection for industrial projects. Develop engineering details into equipment specifications, requests for proposal, and a final design. Gather, analyze, interpret, act upon, and pass on all pertinent project data. Maintain an informational database on all pertinent equipment information. Coordinate with structural, electrical, and chemical disciplines during the engineering for design-build projects. Review designers’ drawings. Develop subcontractor bid packages for piping, millwrights, insulation, etc. Perform periodic site visits to verify subcontractor conformance to drawings and specifications. Coordinate with site superintendent to address construction questions and issues. Perform cost estimating and create proposal documents for the mechanical scope of potential projects. Assist with equipment commissioning and startup as required. Coordinate with equipment vendors to solicit quotes and generate equipment purchase orders. Be aware of all safety, health, and environmental issues that impact the project and all personnel. Chemical/process engineering applicants may also be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and perform calculations related to heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
• Coordinate with equipment vendors to specify and procure equipment
• Utilize engineering knowledge for project management; estimate timelines and schedules; anticipate risks and costs related to the technical aspects of the project
• Provide overall strategy and technical solutions as warranted for project challenges in the mechanical engineering scope of work
• Manage project plans including cost estimates, timelines, and blueprints; interpret and recommend changes to plans
• Manage projects regularly to ensure successful completion on time and on budget
• Perform detailed engineering, specification preparation, engineered equipment and material procurement, and on occasion, manage the work of a subcontracted engineer or consultant
• Perform engineering studies to determine the best course of action to resolve a particular problem or select a particular process or piece of equipment
• Complete feasibility studies and economic assessment of process/project alternatives
• Develop equipment layouts, piping layouts, construction packages, and occasionally PFDs and P&IDs
• Coordinate with and communicate pertinent information in a timely manner to other departments (i.e., electrical, structural, process, accounting, drafting, etc.)
• Answer technical inquiries, make technical recommendations, provide process and equipment troubleshooting, improve mechanical engineering tools, and develop process procedures
• Provide front end and detailed engineering for minor and major capital projects
• Review general project objectives and establish engineering requirements for the whole project or major system; involve interpretation, definition of scope, and development of concepts
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct the engineering effort for the major system(s) of a large complex project or for a total project of moderate scope
• Identify and assess improvement opportunities that add value
• Identify and participate in the evaluation of new technological developments and processes for feasibility and cost effectiveness
• Assist operations training by presenting technical details to plant staff
• Continue to grow technically by enhancing job skills
• Build and maintain good relationships with NBB Partners and Affiliates
• Travel and work more than standard hours when necessary
• Participate and attend staff training, programs, and other training sessions
• Utilize software and other available tools proficiently and effectively
• Perform additional duties as directed or assigned

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering required

Skills

• Design
• Mechanical
• Mechanical engineering
• Piping Layout
• bluebeam
• Engineering
• Drafting
• HVAC

Knowledge-based skills

• Microsoft Office Products
• Adobe Acrobat Professional or Bluebeam Revu
• Document Tracking Database
• Excellent verbal, written and computer communication and technical skills
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently with minimum instruction
• Ability to maintain accurate records

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 – $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)