Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Opportunity

Status: Full-time Direct hire

Location: Hybrid Richmond, VA

Experience level: Minimum 12 years of experience

Compensation: $125,000 to $160,000 DOE

Join our dynamic team in Richmond, VA, a city known for its rich history and vibrant culture, as a key player in our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing Business Unit. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, perfect for those who value both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for engineering, design, coordination, client communications, and associated construction administration, working in a collaborative multi-discipline environment to achieve overall project goals.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 12 years industry experience.
• Registered PE
• Experience with Design/Build and EPC projects.
• Experience leading teams of engineers on design projects.
• U.S. Citizenship

Desired Qualifications:

• Pipe stress analysis experience utilizing software such as CAESAR II.
• Significant experience designing and installing retrofits and upgrades at manufacturing, industrial, and shipbuilding facilities.
• HVAC and plumbing design for industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, PIP and API codes.
• Experience in managing personnel and project engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge in Food & Personal Care, Bioprocessing, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, Manufacturing and Industrial and shipbuilding facilities/systems (Conceptual Design).
• Ensure understanding and compliance with owner's requirements of the facility or corporate standards related to mechanical design.
• Confirm and review applicable codes and standards such as, but not limited to, the IBC, ASME, API, PIP and NFPA.
• Establish and document the mechanical systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues.
• Develop scopes of work based on RFPs and pre-bid meetings with clients.
• Work with owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value-engineering options as necessary.
• Interpret scopes-of-work and translate them into executable project plans.
• Manage project mechanical engineering and design team and oversee all aspects of the mechanical scope related primarily to equipment and piping.
• Perform and document engineering calculations related to mechanical engineering for the purpose of selecting code compliant systems and equipment.
• Perform sizing and selection of equipment and systems.
• Oversee piping group activities related to mechanical equipment, piping and 3D modeling to support mechanical deliverables.
• Perform pipe stress analysis utilizing software such as CAESAR II, NozzlePro, etc.
• Work with the project team to design a cohesive, technically acceptable, and optimized piping system.
• Perform detailed reviews of piping isometrics, piping plans, pipe specifications, P&IDs, and other design documents.
• Mentor other mechanical engineers and designers.
• Contribute to the preparation of construction documents including drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment datasheets.
• Oversee problem solving efforts for field oversights and addressing RFI's.
• Perform field inspections and review of reports.
• Work with Project Engineer/Manager to ensure that project schedule will be met, and complete documents provided for each deliverable.

Perks:

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!