Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Merrick is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing Business Unit. This full-time, direct hire position will be responsible for engineering, design, coordination, client communications and associated construction administration. The position can be located in any of the following offices: Greenwood Village, CO; Tulsa, OK; Chattanooga, TN; Richmond, VA; Newport News, VA; Ellicott City, MD.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule will be supported.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Oversee mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Select systems and equipment.
• Develop mechanical designs.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and technical teams to ensure successful project execution and achievement of overall project objectives.
• Lead mechanical engineering design for bioprocessing, oil & gas, chemical, power, and industrial facility projects.
• Develop basis of design documents and ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and applicable codes (IBC, ASME, API, PIP, NFPA, etc.).
• Prepare scopes of work, support proposals, and collaborate with clients to evaluate costs and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Interpret project requirements and oversee all aspects of mechanical design, including equipment, piping, and system selection.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and code-compliant system designs.
• Direct piping design activities, including 3D modeling, pipe stress analysis, P&IDs, piping plans, specifications, and isometrics.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures and technical excellence throughout project execution.
• Prepare and review construction documents, specifications, equipment datasheets, and engineering deliverables.
• Provide construction-phase support by resolving field issues, responding to RFIs, and conducting site inspections as needed.
• Manage mechanical engineering budgets, schedules, and scope while supporting successful project delivery and profitability.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, clients,