Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Gus Perdikakis Associates; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gus Perdikakis Associates in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a growing team focused on biofuel plant development and design. You will drive project mechanical design from concept through start-up, collaborating with process engineers and vendors.

The role splits 20% leadership of a small mechanical team and 80% individual contributor work. You will own piping standards, handle PFDs/P&ID updates, 3D modeling in CAD, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, TEMA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; other degrees considered with experience.
• Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of related experience in mechanical design or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical team 20% with 1–2 direct reports and 80% individual contributor work.
• Own internal piping standards and maintain instruments, piping, and mechanical details.
• Stay current on industry standards (TEMA, ASME, ASTM, API, NFPA).
• Lead, create, modify, and/or maintain complex design files (3D & 2D) using CAD to model, analyze and document client packages.

Skills

P&ID development

PFD & P&ID interpretation

Ownership & collaboration

Lead a mechanical team

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks 3D Viewer

Goulds/Sulzer pump sizing software

Fisher Spec Manager

Excel with VBA

Job description

Are you interested in joining a passionate engineering team driving sustainability in biofuel plant development and design?

Our client's Engineering team is growing! We are seeking highly motivated talent with experience in project-related mechanical engineering. This is a key role that will align you with experienced project and process engineers. You will have the opportunity to see your process designs from concept development through start-up.

Our client has earned a reputation as a worldwide leader in process technology, plant design and consulting engineering services for the bioethanol, and biochemical industries. As a worldwide leader in the biofuel industry, they have developed many technologies that are the industry standard today.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Must have strong ownership, attention to detail, and collaboration skills
• The role will be 20% leading the mechanical team w/ one to two direct reports and 80% individual contributor work
• Own internal standards for piping specifications and maintain instruments, piping, and mechanical details
• Current on Industry Standards - TEMA, ASME, ASTM, API and NFPA
• Lead, create, modify and/or maintain complex design files (3D & 2D) using CAD to 3D model, analyze and document client engineering packages
• Act as a liaison with external vendors to support internal specifications
• Perform P&ID updates in AutoCAD
• Smart P&ID database knowledge and functionality for integration
• Strong understanding of interpreting PFD's, P&ID's, and GA drawings
• Review and approve vendor fabrication packages, drawings and data sheets
• Perform hydraulic calculations for line sizing, pump specification, vendor pump selection and other rotating equipment. Understanding of control valves and instrumentation.
• Practical knowledge of process equipment – piping, pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, columns

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Other degrees will be considered pending prior experience.
• Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of related experience in mechanical design or a manufacturing environment (turnarounds, projects, or equipment procurement /review)

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of P&ID development
• Fluency with AutoCAD – Plant 3D, P&ID updates, 2D Drawing creation
• Excel in the fundamentals of hydraulics and rotating equipment sizing (various types of pumps, blowers, vacuum pumps)
• Proficiency in TEMA, API standards, ASME VIII and ASTM
• Experience executing capital projects or site modifications for the chemical or biofuel industry.

Working knowledge of the following Software

• AutoCAD – P&IDs, Drawings, Plant 3D
• Navisworks 3D Viewer
• Pump sizing software – Goulds or Sulzer
• Fisher Spec Manager and Control Valve Sizing
• Microsoft suite of products, specifically Excel and VBA