Job - Mechanical Engineer III – Owner’s Engineer
Location: Ira Township, MI Hybrid
Duration: Until Oct 2027 (High possibility of extension)
Per Diem: $550/week for candidates who relocate
Travel: Approximately 3 days per week to compressor stations; may be up to 5 days per week
W2 only
Key Responsibilities
- Support gas compression and pipeline projects from initial scope through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
- Develop scopes of work and design criteria for external engineering firms.
- Oversee engineering and design activities and validate applicable codes and standards.
- Perform mechanical design work for smaller projects as needed.
- Coordinate with engineering firms, contractors, suppliers, Supply Chain, and Project Managers.
- Support procurement of project equipment and related documentation.
- Provide engineering support during construction and resolve field/design conflicts.
- Review and respond to contractor RFIs.
- Provide onsite construction and outage support as needed.
- Develop outage procedures when required.
- Support startup, testing, and commissioning of installed equipment.
- Complete project documentation and support final project closeout.
- Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities with limited direction.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of engineering experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Experience with natural gas pipelines and/or compressor stations is highly preferred.
- Experience with gas pipelines, compressor stations, city gates, and/or regulator stations.
- Knowledge of gas compression systems, including compressors, piping, dehydration systems, fuel gas heaters, and related equipment.
- Knowledge of applicable ASME, Michigan, and/or federal gas codes.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.