Mechanical Engineer - Facilities

Kunin; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kunin is seeking a facilities/mechanical engineer to design and oversee mechanical utility systems in a chemical processing environment. You will own piping, HVAC, and integrated equipment packages, and lead installation planning for both demo lines and future facilities.

The role requires CAD proficiency, experience with vendor coordination, and the ability to work extended hours. U.S. citizenship is required; position is based in Chattanooga, TN.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• At least three years of facilities or plant engineering experience owning mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing and installing utility piping, HVAC, or mechanical equipment packages.
• Familiarity with CAD and piping design tools.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee mechanical utility systems for chemical processing areas.
• Prepare equipment installation packages and support vendor selection.
• Assist installation, troubleshooting, and upgrades for the demonstration line.
• Support future greenfield facility projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Facilities Engineering

Utility Piping Design

Process Piping

Pump and Tank Systems

Compressed Air Systems

Exhaust Handling

HVAC and Ventilation Design

Equipment Installation Planning

Rigging Plans

Equipment Anchoring

Utility Tie-Ins

CAD

Piping Design

Troubleshooting

Vendor Bid Management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Piping design tools

Job description

Design and oversee mechanical utility systems, including process piping, pumps, tanks, compressed air, exhaust handling, and HVAC for chemical processing areas. Prepare equipment installation packages and support vendor selection, installation, troubleshooting, and upgrades for the demonstration line and future greenfield facility.

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, along with at least three years of facilities or plant engineering experience owning mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have experience designing and installing utility piping, HVAC, or mechanical equipment packages, familiarity with CAD and piping design tools, and the ability to work extended hours and weekends; U.S. citizenship is required.

Key Skills:

Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Utility Piping Design, Process Piping, Pump and Tank Systems, Compressed Air Systems, Exhaust Handling, HVAC and Ventilation Design, Equipment Installation Planning, Rigging Plans, Equipment Anchoring, Utility Tie-Ins, CAD, Piping Design, Troubleshooting, Vendor Bid Management