Sr. Mechanical Engineer, P.E.

About the role

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, P.E. (10+ Years Experience)

Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design:
  • Develop mechanical and piping designs for pipeline facilities, compressor stations, pump stations, tank terminals, and data center facilities.
  • Ensure all work meets ASME standards, including ASME BPVC Sec. VIII Div. 1 and American Petroleum Institute practices and standards such as API 610, 618 & 682.
  • Perform line sizing calculations, pipe support load analysis, and nozzle load stress evaluations in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Lead piping layout development and review PPFDs and P&IDs to ensure mechanical designs align with process and operational requirements.
  • Specify rotating and fixed equipment including valves, pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, turbines, separators, and filtration systems.
  • Other responsibilities include specialty item specifications and review of pipe specifications.
• Deliverable Management & Coordination:
  • Cook up mechanical deliverables with project team members across engineering disciplines.
  • Prepare hourly cost and resource estimates for project bids.
  • Interface as necessary with Company engineering and project management, drafting, procurement, as well as outside consultant engineering firms, inspection, and operations personnel.
  • Review and integrate company standards, regulatory requirements, and site-specific data (including geotechnical reports) into mechanical designs.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of mechanical drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Routine Travel:
  • Occasional travel to the job site to meet with clients and construction personnel as necessary to scope projects and collect information for design.
• Task Prioritization:
  • Routinely handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize tasks.

Requirements

• 10 years’ experience working with process engineers on mechanical equipment, updating P&ID's, sizing pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and pressure vessels.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensure of Professional Engineering in Louisiana/Texas.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply applicable codes and standards including: ASME BPVC Section VIII, ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API 610, 674/675/682, 682, API 520/521, API 620, API 650, API 12C.
• Experience working with process engineers on mechanical equipment.
• Experience with Caesar II pipe stress a plus.