Mechanical Engineer

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 to develop mechanical system layouts, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and installation packages using CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Manage mechanical installation activities with EPC, general 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.

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.