Industrial Systems Mechanical Project Engineer

Sharpe Engineering; Town of Amherst (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer – Industrial Systems to design, develop, and execute critical mechanical utility systems for industrial and food & beverage processing environments. You will lead boiler systems, steam distribution, glycol cooling, and hot water systems from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with internal engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and clients to deliver reliable, efficient systems that meet quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license is a plus.
• Experience in designing industrial boiler systems, steam/hydronic systems, or glycol cooling systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and support industrial boiler systems, steam and condensate return systems, hot water heating systems, and glycol-based cooling systems.
• Perform load calculations, heat transfer analysis, equipment sizing, and pump and piping design.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, system layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Assist in selecting boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, expansion tanks, controls, and related components.
• Develop designs that prioritize reliability, serviceability, energy efficiency, and long-term performance.
• Execute engineering tasks aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget; review vendor submittals.
• Provide technical problem-solving and design recommendations; support commissioning, field testing, and installation.
• Maintain documentation and revision control; ensure compliance with ASME, NFPA, and applicable standards.

Skills

Steam systems

Hydronic heating

Glycol cooling systems

PFDs/P&IDs

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

EIT certification preferred

PE license a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer – Industrial Systems to design, develop, and execute critical mechanical utility systems for industrial and food & beverage processing environments. You will lead boiler systems, steam distribution, glycol cooling, and hot water systems from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with internal engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and clients to deliver reliable, efficient systems that meet quality and