Lead Mechanical Engineer - Selectek, Inc.

Immediate opening in St. Louis for a lead mechanical engineer.

Summary:
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.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 10 plus 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.

Preferred:

• PE ( Highly Preferred)
• AutoCAD experience

Salary:  $100-$140K
Duration:  Permanent
Location:  St. Louis, MO

If you are interested or would like more information on this position, please click the apply button or contact me directly at:

tharvey@selectek.com