Mechanical Systems Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Design and support mechanical systems and equipment within defined subsystems for Electra’s process, utility, slurry, solids handling, and plant infrastructure systems.
• Develop layouts, general arrangements, piping details, equipment lists, and drawing packages for skids, pilot systems, plant tie-ins, and facility projects.
• Independently select and specify mechanical equipment within assigned scope such as pumps, tanks, valves, piping, filters, heat exchangers, supports, and material handling equipment.
• Translate process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and test objectives into practical mechanical designs for installation, operation, and scale-up.
• Partner with process, automation, electrical, structural, operations, maintenance, EHS, technicians, vendors, and contractors to deliver integrated plant solutions.
• Lead and support fabrication, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field updates within defined scope for pilot and plant equipment.
• Review vendor quotes, technical submittals, and fabrication details to ensure selected solutions meet project needs and operating requirements.
• Create and maintain 3D models, mechanical drawings, and controlled design documentation using CAD and standard engineering tools.
• Contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of mechanical design standards and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electromechanical, or related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial process, pilot plant, manufacturing, or plant infrastructure environments
• Experience translating process requirements into mechanical equipment selections, piping layouts, skid designs, and engineering documentation
• Working knowledge of pumps, valves, tanks, piping, filters, heat transfer equipment, supports, utility systems, and solids or slurry handling equipment
• Ability to use P&IDs, process descriptions, test plans, and layout constraints to develop practical mechanical designs
• Experience supporting fabrication, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or field modifications for process equipment
• Proficiency with CAD and engineering documentation tools
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with increasing independence