Mechanical Engineer

Colonial Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elessent Clean Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to learn and contribute to design of mechanical equipment and piping systems for process industries. Candidates should have 0-5 years of engineering experience; EIT or PE is preferred.

Strengths in leadership, communication, and teamwork are valued. The role involves collaborating on projects, developing drawings, and supporting engineering calculations, with opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications

• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• EIT or PE preferred.
• Experience with industrial plant or system design is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform portions of engineering activities involving design of equipment, systems, components, structures, etc.
• Mechanical engineering design of steam and chemical process equipment and systems.
• Gather and organize information for development of design, specifications, and drawings of mechanical equipment.
• Development of piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Assist senior engineers on large projects with review, calculations, etc.
• Lead mechanical engineer on small projects and review design documents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS CFD/FEA

CAD software

Job description

Elessent Clean Technologies is a global leader in process technologies to drive sustainability and carbon neutrality in the metal, fertilizer, chemical, and oil refining industries with an unwavering commitment to customer support. We provide extensive global expertise across our portfolio of offerings in key applications – MECS® sulfuric acid production, STRATCO® alkylation, BELCO® wet scrubbing, and IsoTherming® hydroprocessing. Offering critical process equipment, products, technology, and services, we enable an array of industrial markets, including phosphate fertilizer, non-ferrous metals, oil refining, petrochemicals, and chemicals, to minimize their environmental impact and optimize productivity. We are dedicated to helping our customers produce high-quality products used in everyday life in the safest, most environmentally sound way possible, with a vision to make the world a better place by creating clean alternatives to traditional industrial processes.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for learning the basic mechanical engineering technologies, learning & using the design tools, and executing engineering designs for assigned proposals & projects. Candidates for this position are expected to have 0-5 years of engineering experience in a design role. Preferred candidates will have industrial plant or system design experience and be familiar with typical industrial mechanical equipment. Candidates must demonstrate teamwork, leadership, multi-tasking, and planning skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specific portions of engineering activities involving the design of equipment, systems, components, structures, etc.
• Mechanical engineering design of steam and chemical process equipment and systems.
• Gather and organize information to be used for developing the design, specifications, and drawings of mechanical equipment.
• Development of piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Assist higher-level engineers in large projects with review, check, and assembly of design packages, engineering calculations, etc.
• Lead mechanical engineer on small projects
• Review of engineering design documents and vendor data.
• Attend appropriate technical conferences and/or training as assigned.

Key Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 0-5 years of experience.
• EIT or PE preferred
• Ansys CFD and FEA experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility and interest in some international travel.
• Demonstration of working well within a team atmosphere is preferred.

Positions are open to candidates authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Elessent Clean Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.