Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Selectek has an immediate need for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer with a strong petrochemical background. This role specifically will support RNG technology and renewables. This engineer will act as a lead on projects and provide direction and assistance to more junior mechanical engineers and piing designers.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects including mechanical engineering scope both in the production and support systems areas.
• Lead the development of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) for facility mechanical systems.
• Drive the development of drawing packages by providing direction and assistance to designers; Issue for Review (IFR), Issue for Design (IFD), Issued for Bid (IFB), and Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Independently design process piping systems including routing, sizing, materials selection, and pipe supports.
• Lead/Oversee Technical portions of Project Meetings internally and with customers.
• Lead efforts on initial site visits for evaluation of mechanical systems.
• Assign tasks and delegate authority to less experienced Mechanical Engineers.
• Perform complex calculations required to ensure safe, correct and economical designs.
• Evaluate and/or specify mechanical process systems including piping, ductwork and support equipment.
• Evaluate general arrangements of process equipment and their utility requirements.
• Coordinate vendor provided conveyor systems with process equipment.
• Utilize AutoCAD for system designs and development of drawing packages.
• Review lower-level engineer's drawing details for accuracy, standardization, and completeness.
• Coordinate material take-offs for purchase of all materials required for fabrication and installation of client provided pre-fabricated and unitized systems.
• Prepare Request for Quotations and solicit bids for equipment, systems, and unitized components.
• Provide assistance with development of estimates, proposals, and other deliverables required for Phase 1 packages.
• Coordinate with the project Electrical Engineers to facilitate design of power distribution systems, power panels and control panels.
• Coordinate with client fabrication facilities on all fabricated, pre-assembled, and unitized system designs.
• Travel domestically and internationally ranging from 10-30% per year; to assist in the installation and startup of process systems.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization's goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.
• Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner, and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in petrochemical jobs
• EIT
• Experience reviewing drawings for fabrication of piping systems.
• Experience with selection and specification of pumps, support equipment and/or HVAC equipment is required.
• Knowledge of typical piping and piping component materials and appropriate applications is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

• PE (Highly Preferred)
• AutoCAD experience

Sponsorship: No, needs to be U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
Pay range: $100,000 - $140,000 (if looking for more than this, must have PE license)
Pay method when direct: Salary, No OT Pay
Location of job: St Louis, MO 63126
Hours and shift: Monday - Friday 9AM - 3PM are their core hours, everyone has to be there at least during those hours; Can start as early as 7AM or as late as 9AM
Work from home/remote: No
Overtime expected: occasionally when busy; Up to 5 hours usually
Travel: Domestic and international travel as needed. Generally, 10-30% for startup and installation oversight
Work attire: Business Casual
Does the client require a background check? Yes

Please contact Lizzie Johns at 470-203-0754 or Ljohns@selectek.com for more information.

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Lizzie Johns