Mechanical Engineer, Mid-Sr. (35660)

Location: Billings, Montana • Target rate: $55.00–$85.00 per hour

About the role

This is a mid-level or senior-level Mechanical Engineer position with experience in the Oil and Gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulatory requirements, and client standards.
• Develop project scope definition for project proposals and awarded work.
• Solve problems by using a combination of standard procedures, modification of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Complete and coordinate independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions.
• Give technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Status projects and track progress against schedule and budgets.

Requirements

• Experience developing and approving pipe specifications.
• Strong experience in design, specification, application, and modification of rotating and fixed equipment, such as:
  • Pressure vessels
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Turbines
• Experience in:
  • Equipment drawing review and approval
  • P&ID development and review
  • Material selection
  • Piping layout
  • Pipe stress analysis
• Strong working knowledge of ASME pressure vessel and piping codes, API, and other industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of inter-discipline requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of consultant engineering workflow and project execution.
• Strong computer skills—Microsoft Applications (Word/Excel) and engineering software programs, such as CAESAR II, COMPRESS, and FEA programs.
• Capable of some travel and remote site assignments.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university or equivalent.
• 8+ years of engineering experience—preferably in the petrochemical industry with a strong background in Oil and Gas Production and Refining, Gas Compression, and Transmission.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Field trips to job sites (local and/or remote) will be required, so applicant must be open to travel and site assignments.