Lead Mechanical Engineer for Refinery & Industrial Projects

Jobtailor; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead and deliver mechanical engineering activities on refinery and industrial projects in Utah. You will design and review process piping systems, prepare calculations, develop equipment data sheets, and coordinate with multidiscipline teams across capital projects.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in refinery or heavy industrial settings, strong client communication, and the ability to mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical processing, or heavy industrial experience.
• Experience leading engineering deliverables on capital projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment and process piping systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• EIT certification.
• Previous refinery project experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities on refinery and industrial projects.
• Design and review process piping systems (ASME B31.1 & B31.3).
• Prepare engineering calculations and code compliance documentation.
• Develop equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Review pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment.
• Lead mechanical design reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate with piping, structural, electrical, civil, and process engineering teams.
• Support procurement by preparing bid packages and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Participate in field walkdowns, construction support, and startup activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical design

Process piping

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

ASME B31.1/B31.3

PE license preferred

EIT certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead and deliver mechanical engineering activities on refinery and industrial projects in Utah. You will design and review process piping systems, prepare calculations, develop equipment data sheets, and coordinate with multidiscipline teams across capital projects.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in refinery or heavy industrial settings, strong client communication, and the ability to mentor engineers.