High-Temp Gas Systems Design Engineer II

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize complex thermal and fluid systems involving high-temperature gas flows. You will lead design, development, and testing of hot gas handling systems and create detailed specifications and drawings.

You will select materials for high-temperature applications, perform thermal stress analysis, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong application of first principles in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Experience with high-temperature systems, high-pressure gas systems, or combustion devices.
• Knowledge of thermal expansion management and thermal stress analysis.
• Experience with test data analysis.
• Solid troubleshooting skills for complex thermal-fluid systems.
• Familiarity with ASME and API standards.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize complex thermal and fluid systems involving high-temperature gas flows.
• Lead design, development, and testing of hot gas handling systems and related fluid systems.
• Develop system requirements, specifications, and design documentation for hot gas components.
• Design and optimize ducting, expansion joints, liners, insulation systems, and support structures.
• Select materials for high-temperature applications considering thermal cycling, creep, and corrosion resistance.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Lead and participate in component- and system-level testing, including planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Troubleshoot design and operational issues with calculated risk assessment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure design producibility.
• Interface with engineering disciplines to ensure proper system integration.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Materials science

Troubleshooting

Ducting design

Expansion joints

Insulation design

GD&T

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

ASME Y14.5 Standards

API Standards

Job description

Jobtailor in Alabama is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize complex thermal and fluid systems involving high-temperature gas flows. You will lead design, development, and testing of hot gas handling systems and create detailed specifications and drawings.

You will select materials for high-temperature applications, perform thermal stress analysis, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility. Travel up to 20% is required.