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.