Mechanical Engineer

Selectek; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Salt Lake City is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with mining industry experience to design piping, material handling, crushing circuits and HVAC systems for heavy industrial projects. You will lead design activities, coordinate with project teams, and ensure deliverables meet specifications.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of related experience, proficiency with P&ID/PFD diagrams, stress analysis, and knowledge of API, ASME, MSS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in mining sector piping and design, including process and mechanical symbols.
• Ability to direct work of other design staff in a team environment; project experience from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design piping systems, material handling, crushing circuits and HVAC for heavy industrial projects.
• Develop equipment and material specifications, bid evaluation and selection.
• Lead and coordinate design engineers, drafters and technicians on assigned projects.
• Ensure QA of drawings, specifications and calculations to meet standards and project goals.

Skills

P&ID diagrams

PFD diagrams

Stress analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Mining sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

API standards

ASME standards

MSS standards

ASTM standards

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City 6-month Contract to Direct Hire We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with industrial experience in the Mining sector. The engineer will be responsible for the design of piping systems; material handling systems; Crushing circuits and HVAC systems.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: Responsible for developing the engineering and design of small to large heavy industrial projects. Researches, develops, and supports the design on a variety of mechanical equipment, facilities, components, and systems for industrial purposes. Perform discrete or integrated project mechanical engineering and design work by assigning and overseeing the work and by taking an active role in the work. Assist with the development of equipment and materials specifications, bid evaluation, and selection. Perform project definition, generate, and review project requirements. Plans and directs all design engineers, drafters, and technical engineers working on specific projects. Coordinate and manage design criteria and details with other departments. Participate in meetings with the client and project team to establish project objectives and to coordinate and/or resolve design problems. Maintain effective communication with project team members and with the customer. Manage simultaneous projects with competing priorities in various execution phases on a wide variety of industrial processes. Accountable for meeting project cost and schedule requirements; evaluates and approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project. Perform QA function on engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis) for accuracy, completeness and compliance with technical standards and applicable legislated requirements. Perform in conjunction with the Project Manager, initiate written change requests for job-hour budgets, schedules and construction commodity quantities, when required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering. Detailed knowledge of industrial and mining sector, piping and design, including process and mechanical standard graphical symbols is preferred. Must be capable of directing the work of other technical design staff in a team environment and participate in day-to-day design activities. Experience in taking an engineering project from concept to commissioning is preferred. Material selection and stress analysis capabilities for platework and piping systems required. Experience in preparing and understanding P&ID and PFD diagrams required. Ability to apply engineering and mathematical concepts to practical situations. A pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required. Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions. Experience with mechanical integrity and applicable codes: API, ASME, MSS, ASTM and other generally accepted governing standards.