Mechanical Engineer II: Vessels, QC & ASME Compliance

Tessenderlo Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription

401k Plan

Paid vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II focused on design, fabrication, and quality control for pressure vessels and piping. You will ensure ASME code compliance, review drawings, and support procurement and field activities.

The role requires 5–10+ years of relevant experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on engineering leadership across design through commissioning. On-site operations and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in pressure vessel and piping design.
• Prior experience supporting quality control and ASME code compliance activities in a fabrication or industrial environment.
• Ability to independently execute engineering responsibilities while coordinating effectively across engineering, fabrication, procurement, inspection, and management teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with inspectors, regulators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, solution-oriented with ownership and accountability.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to support others.

Responsibilities

• Design vessels and mechanical equipment considering instrumentation, relief devices, piping, valves, foundations, and structural steel.
• Perform ASME code calculations for shop-built vessels and piping per ASME I, VIII, API 650/620, ASME B31.1; use CEI/Codeware/Compress or hand calculations.
• Review engineering drawings for codes, standards, and specs.
• Prepare project-specific piping, material, and equipment specs.
• Prepare scopes of work and specs for mechanical activities including vessel lifts, insulation, and welding.
• Review vendor drawings, data, and final documentation; manage inspections and tests; address nonconformances.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CEI Vessel Design Program

Codeware/Compress

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

SolidWorks

CAESAR II

Microsoft Office

SAP

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II focused on design, fabrication, and quality control for pressure vessels and piping. You will ensure ASME code compliance, review drawings, and support procurement and field activities.

The role requires 5–10+ years of relevant experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on engineering leadership across design through commissioning. On-site operations and travel are expected.