Industrial Mechanical Project Engineer — Boiler & Systems

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment in Madison, WI seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer - Industrial Systems to design, develop and execute critical mechanical utility systems for industrial and food and beverage environments.

You will lead boiler, steam, hot water and glycol cooling projects from concept through design, equipment selection, installation and commissioning, working closely with internal teams, vendors and clients to deliver reliable, energy-efficient systems that meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Design and support industrial boiler, steam, hot water, and glycol cooling systems.
• Perform load calculations, heat transfer analysis, sizing, and piping design.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Assist in selecting boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, expansion tanks, controls.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications and vendor submittals.
• Provide technical problem-solving and design recommendations.
• Support commissioning, field testing, troubleshooting, and installation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with ASME and NFPA standards.

Skills

Industrial boiler systems

Steam distribution

Hot water systems

Glycol cooling systems

Load calculations

Equipment sizing

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment in Madison, WI seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer - Industrial Systems to design, develop and execute critical mechanical utility systems for industrial and food and beverage environments.

You will lead boiler, steam, hot water and glycol cooling projects from concept through design, equipment selection, installation and commissioning, working closely with internal teams, vendors and clients to deliver reliable, energy-efficient systems that meet operational needs.