Mechanical Engineer

Merrick & Company; Ellicott City (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Account

Robust Employee Referral Program

Professional Training and Development

Annual performance and compensation reviews

Job summary

Merrick & Company in Ellicott City, MD is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for a full-time, direct hire position. This role involves engineering, design, client communication, and construction administration within a dynamic multi-discipline team.

A hybrid work schedule is supported, and the role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with at least eight years of experience. Additional perks include stock ownership and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eight (8)+ years industry experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain PE within the first year.
• Experience with Design/Build and EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge in various engineering fields.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Manage mechanical engineering and design team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Client communication

Pipe stress analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

NozzlePro

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing Business Unit. This full time, direct hire position, will be responsible for engineering, design, coordination, client communications and associated construction administration.

This position will be located in our Ellicott City, MD office. As a Mechanical Engineer with our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing team, you will work in a dynamic multi-discipline environment with other engineering and technical personnel to ensure overall project goals are met. A hybrid work schedule will be supported.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Apply your knowledge in Food & Personal Care, Bioprocessing, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, Manufacturing and Industrial and shipbuilding facilities/systems (Conceptual Design).
• Ensure understanding and compliance with owner's requirements of the facility or corporate standards related to mechanical design.
• Confirm and review applicable codes and standards such as, but not limited to, the IBC, ASME, API, PIP and NFPA.
• Establish and document the mechanical systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues.
• Develop scopes of work based on RFPs and pre-bid meetings with clients.
• Work with owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value-engineering options as necessary.
• Interpret scopes-of-work and translate them into executable project plans.
• Manage project mechanical engineering and design team and oversee all aspects of the mechanical scope related primarily to equipment and piping.
• Perform and document engineering calculations related to mechanical engineering for the purpose of selecting code compliant systems and equipment.
• Perform sizing and selection of equipment and systems.
• Oversee piping group activities related to mechanical equipment, piping and 3D modeling to support mechanical deliverables.
• Perform pipe stress analysis utilizing software such as CAESAR II, NozzlePro, etc.
• Work with the project team to design a cohesive, technically acceptable, and optimized piping system.
• Perform detailed reviews of piping isometrics, piping plans, pipe specifications, P&IDs, and other design documents.
• Mentor other mechanical engineers and designers.
• Construction Support:
  • Contribute to the preparation of construction documents including drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment datasheets.
  • Oversee problem solving efforts for field oversights and addressing RFIs.
  • Perform field inspections and review of reports.
  • Work with Project Engineer/Manager to ensure that project schedule will be met, and complete documents provided for each deliverable.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from ABET accredited program required.
• Eight (8)+ years industry experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain your PE within the first year of employment.
• Experience with Design/Build and EPC projects.
• Experience leading teams of engineers on design projects.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pipe stress analysis experience utilizing software such as CAESAR II.
• Significant experience designing and installing retrofits and upgrades at manufacturing, industrial, and shipbuilding facilities.
• HVAC and plumbing design for industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, PIP and API codes.
• Experience in managing personnel and project engineering.

PERKS

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.