Mechanical Engineer

This role is based in our Beaumont office and will be performed under general supervision.

About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer, PE is responsible for performing all aspects of complete designs for small and large mechanical engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
• Understanding project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Providing on-site assistance during startup.
• Accomplishing engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and piping estimates.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks.
• Producing estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking and use by drafters/designers.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems by furnishing sufficient sketches and details.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for scheduled project completion.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input.
• Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials, emphasizing ease of construction and meeting client expectations.
• Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
• Advising senior engineering concerning design or scope changes.
• Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into a package for mechanical purchase inquiries.
• Developing construction specifications.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins, and provide construction support.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
• Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
• Developing small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration.
• 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.

Skills

• Knowledge of design standards and codes.
• Application and specification of piping materials.
• Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.
• Good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
• Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems.
• Flexibility and stress analysis of moderately complex piping systems.
• Specification of criteria for and selection of piping specialty items.
• Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems.
• Manual valve sizing, use, and application.
• Application of piping supports and restraints.
• Identification and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain mechanical integrity of piping systems.
• Identification and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.
• Estimating piping-related construction quantities from conceptual documents.
• Knowledge of other disciplines' deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation and virtual team skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits to eligible teammates.