Lead Mechanical Engineer & Project Design Lead

R.T. Patterson Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

R.T. Patterson Company seeks a Senior Mechanical/Piping Engineering Manager in Cranberry Township, PA. You will lead engineers and designers, interface with project managers, and drive mechanical and piping design from concept through approval.

You will create design bases, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layouts, develop RFQ specs, and evaluate bids. Significant travel up to 10% and strong leadership are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• PE license preferred or the ability to obtain a license.
• 15-20 years' relevant experience in heavy steel/oil & gas projects.
• Experience creating PFDs and P&IDs is required.
• Knowledge of Caesar II.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D drafting and analysis software.
• Ability to manage two or more interdisciplinary projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Travel to job sites up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/piping engineers and designers and interface with project managers.
• Plan, organize, and manage mechanical and piping engineering/design including progress, schedule, and man-hours.
• Participate in proposal development, presentations and business development activities.
• Coordinate staffing with project managers to meet technical requirements and staff development needs.
• Create and develop a project design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layout drawings from concept through approval.
• Develop specifications, data sheets for RFQ packages, and approve vendor drawings and data.
• Develop technical bid evaluations and make equipment recommendations.
• Coordinate with pipe designers and other disciplines for 3D models and reviews.
• Review and select piping specifications.
• Review mechanical and piping manpower and capability for contract execution.
• Oversee professional development of department staff, evaluate performance and salary recommendations.

Skills

Project leadership

Staff mentoring

Interdisciplinary coordination

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Caesar II

2D drafting

3D modeling/analysis software

Job description

R.T. Patterson Company seeks a Senior Mechanical/Piping Engineering Manager in Cranberry Township, PA. You will lead engineers and designers, interface with project managers, and drive mechanical and piping design from concept through approval.

You will create design bases, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layouts, develop RFQ specs, and evaluate bids. Significant travel up to 10% and strong leadership are required for success.