Senior Engineer

About the role

The Senior Engineer is the 4th level of progression on the Engineering Technical Career Path for individuals who have demonstrated requisite fulfillment of high-competency in engineering skills and aptitude. The position is intended for individuals who aspire to reach the highest levels of technical expertise and can be linked to either a specific product line or technical discipline. A suffix designating a distinction to a technical discipline or equipment line is customary (e.g., Senior Engineer, Aerodynamics or Senior Engineer, Axial Compressors).

The Senior Engineer will lead projects involving the inspection, disposition, modeling, and design calculations associated with multiple equipment lines. They will serve as a mentor to lesser-experienced engineers for knowledge sharing and training in their focused area of expertise. Daily responsibilities typically involve approval of inspection results, approval of drawings and layouts, writing technical reports, performance of design calculations, electronic modeling of components, and presentation of results to a wide range of individuals both within and outside the organization.

The Senior Engineer will be expected to develop new and novel approaches to problem solving by staying abreast of the latest industry trends and available technologies. Individuals will also be expected to technically lead remote projects that may include travel to other physical locations for field investigations, inspections, or to render engineering disposition. Individuals at this level are expected to have a working understanding of the field operation of equipment and relate that operation back to their design inputs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in the design, development, and analysis of product designs which meet the function, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
• Continuously hone engineering skills to the highest level.
• Provide guidance to lower-graded engineers, share knowledge, and serve as a mentor.
• Lead engineering analyses for projects, including complex designs and advanced calculations.
• Independently review inspection reports and render engineering dispositions in accordance with established standards.
• Continuously improve design techniques for efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance to designers on 2D and 3D CAD layout creation and machine redesign.
• Review and approve detail design drawings and machine layouts.
• Exhibit high proficiency in running engineering software such as 3D CAD modeling design software and/or specialized software particular to a specific technical discipline (e.g., aerodynamics, rotordynamics, or structural analysis).
• Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental technical disciplines of rotordynamics, structural analysis, and aerodynamics, and begin to develop expertise in one of those areas.
• Be capable of leading remote field installation and start-up of equipment.
• Work within budgets, schedules, and resources on multiple projects.
• Effectively communicate information across all levels of the organization as well as externally to customers and the industrial community.

Knowledge Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency with the engineering technical disciplines of RMS product lines.
• Proficiency with fundamental design aspects and operation of the full range of RMS' entire product line.
• Demonstrated proficiency with specialized design tools and software utilized within RMS.
• Specialization in at least one notable technical discipline.
• Proven track record in meeting deadlines and commitments.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong project leadership skills.
• Mechanical aptitude for machinery and ability to create or offer improvements to drawings, engineering standards, inspection reports, and other service-related documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities and schedules.
• Independently make decisions consistent with knowledge and experience level.
• Ability to communicate very effectively in speech and in writing.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 4-year engineering degree (mechanical preferred). Advanced degree is beneficial.
• Training Requirements: High proficiency with solid modeling software (SolidWorks preferred), computational analytical tools (such as ANSYS), specialized RMS design application software, and general office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Travel may be required, with an expected travel time of between 5% and 15%. This is a full-time position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on engineering or project needs.

This position may require participation in the company’s random or customer-specific drug and alcohol screening and background check. The ability to professionally handle stressful situations is required. Candidates must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English. The role requires the ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time.