Mechanical & Process Engineer

Job Summary

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s mechanical aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s mechanical aspects are met.

Major Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications
• Participates in the design, development and modification of mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
• Collaborates with other engineering disciplines, coordinates work, and coordinates mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• Prepares conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards
• Assists project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
• Supports mechanical engineering schedule in collaboration with all engineering disciplines
• Prepares / Approves bid analyses and recommendations for the procurement of assigned mechanical equipment, materials, and services
• Responsible for addressing and resolving mechanical engineering-related field or jobsite issues

Education And Experience Requirements

• A recognized degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university with 8+ years of work experience
• A professional license in a recognized licensing board (or international equivalent) is preferred
• Technical knowledge of related mechanical engineering systems, engineering calculations using standard software, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers
• Knowledgeable in industry and regulatory codes and standards, as well as facilitating coordination for necessary approvals
• Proficient in both oral and written communication
• Prior experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments: Semiconductor, AI Data Center, Life Sciences / Pharma or EV Batteries

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of equipment packages such as Chilled water systems comprising chillers with VFD, chilled water pumps, chilled water expansion tanks; Water treatment packages; Condenser / Cooling Tower systems comprising condenser water pumps, sand filter skids and filter pumps; Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Heating water systems comprising hot water boiler and pumps; and other types of skid mounted pump and tank packages
• Experience on Liquid cooling systems and HVAC on Datacenter projects will be an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, Section IV - Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers, Section VIII - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, ASME B31.3 Process Piping, API 617 Process Centrifugal Compressors, API 610 Centrifugal Pumps, API 660 Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, API 661 Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, API 650 Storage Tanks, AWWA Water Tanks and NFPA
• Knowledgeable in preparing and reviewing deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, pipe sizing / hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing/selection, equipment datasheets, specifications, material requisitions and technical evaluation of bidders

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