Jobs · Engineering · North Carolina

Mechanical Engineer

Vulcan Elements · Durham, NC · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, specification, and installation of mechanical utility systems: chilled water, cooling water, domestic water, compressed air, argon, nitrogen, and hydrogen systems.
  • Work with EPC contractors developing mechanical system layouts, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and installation packages using CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks).
  • Manage mechanical installation activities with EPC, GC, contractors, OEMs, and internal maintenance and operations teams.
  • Oversee equipment and utility system commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
  • Support production equipment installation by ensuring proper mechanical utility integration and system readiness.
  • Conduct field inspections to verify installation quality, safety compliance, and adherence to engineering standards.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical documentation for mechanical utility and equipment projects.
  • Support procurement, cost tracking, and reporting.
  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, energy efficiency, and maintainability.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards throughout all project phases.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Provide technical support during startup and early production, transitioning systems to operations and maintenance teams with proper documentation and training.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within an industrial, manufacturing, or heavy-industry environment.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical utility systems, piping design, fluid systems, and industrial equipment.
  • Experience with industrial utilities such as chilled water, cooling water, compressed air, or industrial gases.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks) and project management software.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and technical specifications.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in active industrial environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with industrial gas systems (argon, nitrogen, hydrogen) or high-purity piping.
  • Exposure to capital project budgeting, procurement, and contractor management.
  • Knowledge of industrial utilities such as power distribution, HVAC, and process cooling.
  • Certifications such as OSHA 30, PMP, EIT/FE, Six Sigma, or similar.
  • Experience with commissioning, reliability engineering, or long-term asset ownership.

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