Mechanical Senior Engineer I
Matrix PDM Engineering · Greater Houston · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
Responsible for performing expert-level design and analysis work to support various projects as part of a project team from inception through construction completion. Acts as a discipline lead, managing internal and external resources.
Responsibilities
- Applies broad knowledge of industrial piping design principles and practices.
- Creates or modifies equipment specifications; communicates with equipment suppliers and technically evaluates critical pieces and packages of industrial equipment.
- Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
- Designs complete projects or systems and prepares complete project documents.
- Coordinates tasks with engineers, designers, and administrative staff.
- Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work.
- Prepares and manages scope, budget, and schedule for projects or assignments; ensures assigned resources stay within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Assists with developing proposals and hours estimates for professional services or engineering support.
- Checks entire job for constructability, interferences, operational safety, and overall quality assurance.
- Communicates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
- Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
- Cooperates with other team members; interacts professionally with individuals at all organizational levels, including PMs, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering required; MS degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
- 6+ years of related engineering experience with industrial equipment and industrial piping systems.
- Strong skill set in understanding PFDs and P&IDs; knowledge of industrial equipment, equipment packages, and selection of valves and other piping specialty components.
- Knowledge of PHMSA standards, recommended practices, and design experience in NFPA 59A, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and ASME Section VIII strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of basic process design and stress analyses, including mechanical designs of supports, guides, anchors, and hangers strongly preferred.
- Ability to understand client specifications, procurement, commissioning and start-up standards, documentation, practices, and vendor data approvals strongly preferred.
- Experience using design software such as CAESAR II, AutoPipe, AutoCAD, etc., is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time-sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent listening, oral, and written skills; ability to prepare and deliver project-related presentations to clients is desirable.
- Proactive approach and consistently positive demeanor.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Occasional overtime and travel may be required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
- Disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Robust wellness program.
- Adoption assistance.