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Lead Mechanical Engineer

St. Louis, MO

Posted: 07/25/2024 Job Number: 31535

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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