Mechanical Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Engineering in Casper, WY is seeking a DIRECT HIRE Mechanical Engineer to support pre-sale technical and post-sale detailed engineering for energy, nuclear, and marine sectors.

The role leads technical solutions, develops fabrication drawings and BOMs, and serves as the lead technical representative on proposals and projects. Requires an ABET-accredited degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing with engineered-to-order products.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience with engineered-to-order products.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, NFPA, ANSI and other industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer data to extract design requirements for quotes and detailed engineering.
• Engage with customers, PMs, and commercial team to align scope and requirements.
• Create P&IDs from scratch or by redlining existing drawings.
• Perform equipment sizing using ProMax, in-house spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Review 3D models and drawings for compliance with SOPs.
• Perform design calculations for valves and relief devices.

Skills

Fabrication Expertise

Electrical & Controls Knowledge

Structural Knowledge

Education

Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

ProMax

Codeware COMPRESS

Job description

Kelly Engineering is seeking a DIRECT HIRE - Mechanical Engineer to join one of our leading clients specialized in precision engineering for the energy, nuclear, and marine industries.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3–5 years of experience working in a similar capacity in a manufacturing environment with engineered-to-order products.
• Fabrication Expertise, Electrical & Controls Knowledge, Structural Knowledge

Client Summary

• Our client is an employee-owned, multi-site manufacturer of production and storage equipment serving the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency, and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our solutions are setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.

Summary

• The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting both pre-sale technical and post-sale detailed engineering activities. This role owns the definition of technical solutions proposed and quoted to customers for assigned opportunities. Once a project is awarded, the engineer transitions from pre-sale activities into detailed engineering to support the development of a complete fabrication drawing package and Bill of Materials. This position serves as the lead technical representative for assigned proposals/quotes and projects.

Responsibilities

• Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
• Evaluate customer-supplied data (3D CAD files, drawings, scopes of work, and quality documents) to extract requirements that impact designs and the end product for quoting and detailed engineering.
• Actively engage with external customers, project managers, and the commercial team to identify and discuss gaps between the defined scope of supply and customer requirements.
• Proactively identify customer-induced scope changes and elevate to the project manager or commercial lead for consideration.
• Develop P&IDs from scratch or by redlining existing drawings to communicate project requirements to Estimators and Drafting.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations using process simulation software (ProMax), in-house spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Review and approve all 3D models and drawings for assigned projects in accordance with company standard operating procedures.
• Perform process design calculations for control valves, pressure regulators, pressure safety valves, and pressure vacuum relief valves.
• Perform ASME pressure vessel code calculations using Codeware COMPRESS.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3–5 years of experience working in a similar capacity in a manufacturing environment with engineered-to-order products.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, NFPA, ANSI, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience applying NFPA requirements for electrical area classification to designs.
• Experience specifying and designing process control systems using a mix of pneumatic, electro‑mechanical, and electronic devices.
• In‑depth knowledge of national and international codes and standards for Oil & Gas process equipment design and fabrication.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and managing work against safety, quality, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Ability to develop process equipment schemes and layouts from conceptual design basis, considering operability, maintenance, and safety.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend project specifications, contract documents, and Piping & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs).
• Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in ProMax and Codeware COMPRESS.