Mechanical Engineer

System One; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 151,522,000 - 192,842,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Salt Lake City, UT. The position blends onsite and remote work with a 40-hour week.

You will lead engineering design for industrial projects, coordinating with multi-discipline teams and vendors, from concept through startup. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in industrial settings, strong piping design, P&ID/PFD interpretation, and familiarity with API/ASME codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of industrial mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of piping design, equipment layout, and drafting standards.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering technical project deliverables.
• Experience from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Proficiency in material selection and stress analysis.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and PFDs.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, MSS, ASTM codes.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design execution on industrial projects ranging from small upgrades to large capital installations.
• Develop mechanical designs for equipment, process systems, plant infrastructure, and related assets.
• Oversee activities through design development, technical review, and implementation.
• Prepare equipment and material specifications and vendor evaluations.
• Define project scope and establish technical requirements for deliverables.
• Direct and coordinate engineers, designers, and technicians assigned to projects.
• Ensure alignment of mechanical design with other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in planning and technical review meetings to set design requirements.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects through planning, procurement, construction, and startup phases.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and scope; review and approve changes affecting execution.
• Conduct technical quality reviews of drawings, calculations, specifications, and documents.
• Prepare and support change management documentation for budgets, schedules, quantities, and scope modifications when required.

Skills

Piping design

Project management

Leadership

Mechanical integrity

P&IDs & PFDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Salt lake city, UT
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $52.88 - $67.3
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering and design execution of industrial projects ranging from small facility upgrades to large capital installations.
• Develop and support mechanical designs for equipment, process systems, plant infrastructure, and related industrial assets.
• Perform and oversee mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, including design development, technical review, and implementation.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications, material specifications, technical bid packages, and vendor evaluations.
• Define project scope and establish technical requirements for engineering deliverables.
• Direct and coordinate the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and technical specialists assigned to project activities.
• Ensure alignment of mechanical design criteria with process, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in project planning and technical review meetings to establish design requirements and address engineering issues.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and startup phases.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and scope; review and approve engineering changes affecting project execution.
• Conduct technical quality reviews of drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering documents to verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare and support change management documentation for project budgets, schedules, quantities, and engineering scope modifications when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of five years of industrial mechanical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of industrial processing systems, piping design, mechanical equipment layout, and engineering drafting standards.
• Experience leading engineering and design personnel while actively contributing to technical project deliverables.
• Familiarity with executing projects from initial concept development through commissioning and operational startup.
• Proficiency in material selection, piping system analysis, and stress evaluation of platework and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret and develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Strong application of engineering principles, calculations, and analytical methods to industrial design challenges.
• Experience working with mechanical integrity programs and industry standards including API, ASME, MSS, ASTM, and related governing codes.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to satisfy pre-employment screening requirements, including drug testing where applicable.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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