Mechanical Engineer, Mid-Sr. (35660)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.); Billings (MT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.) in Billings, Montana, seeks a mid-level to senior Mechanical Engineer with Oil & Gas industry experience. Target rate is $55.00-$85.00 per hour. Responsibilities include design, scope definition, and mentoring junior engineers, with travel to field sites as required.

The role requires strong knowledge of ASME, API standards and P&ID development. Qualifications include a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university or equivalent.
• 8+ years engineering experience in petrochemical/oil and gas production and refining, gas compression and transmission.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME pressure vessel and piping codes, API and other industry standards.
• Experience in pipe specifications, P&ID development, material selection, piping layout, and pipe stress analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with codes, regulatory requirements, and client standards.
• Develop project scope definitions for proposals and awarded work.
• Solve problems using standard procedures or methods from prior assignments.
• Complete and coordinate independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Status projects and track progress against schedule and budgets.

Skills

ASME codes

API standards

Piping design

Rotating equipment

Equipment drawing review

P&ID development

Travel capable

TWIC card

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

COMPRESS

FEA software

Job description

Job Summary

This is a Mid-level or Senior-level Mechanical Engineer position with experience in the Oil and Gas industry.

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Billings, Montana

Target Rate: $55.00-$85.00 per hour

This is a Mid-level or Senior-level Mechanical Engineer position with experience in the Oil and Gas industry.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulatory requirements, and client standards.
• Develop project scope definition for project proposals and awarded work.
• Solve problems by using a combination of standard procedures, modification of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Complete and coordinate independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions.
• Give technical guidance to junior engineers
• Ability to status project and track progress against schedule and budgets.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Experience developing and approving pipe specifications.
• Strong experience in design, specification, application, and modification of rotating and fixed equipment, such as:
  • Pressure vessels
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Turbines
• Experience in:
  • Equipment drawing review and approval
  • P&ID development and review
  • Material selection
  • Piping layout
  • Pipe Stress Analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME pressure vessel and piping codes, API and other industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of inter-discipline requirements
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of consultant engineering workflow and project execution.
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Applications (Word/Excel) and engineering software programs, such as CAESAR II, COMPRESS, and FEA programs.
• Capable of some travel and remote site assignments.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Education And Experience

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university or equivalent
• 8+ years engineering experience - preferably in the petrochemical industry with a strong background in Oil and Gas Production and Refining, Gas Compression and Transmission.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Field trips to job sites (local and/or remote) will be required, so applicant must be open to travel and site assignments.