Mechanical Engineer – Pilot Plant & Process Systems

Cross Resource Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cross Resource Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design, development, installation, and operation of process and pilot plant systems. You will design piping, prepare drawings and BOMs, perform calculations, and coordinate with fabrication teams to ensure builds meet specifications.

This opportunity is ideal for an entry-level or early-career engineer seeking hands-on process-system experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0 years of experience required; up to 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio.
• Familiarity with ANSYS preferred.
• Ability to perform thermodynamic and routine mechanical engineering calculations.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in building and modifying process systems.

Responsibilities

• Design piping systems in accordance with ASME B31.3 requirements.
• Prepare supporting engineering details, drawings, and documentation.
• Perform routine mechanical design and engineering calculations.
• Support process integration from the design phase through installation and implementation.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for implemented systems.
• Specify appropriate instrumentation and mechanical components for process systems.
• Update and maintain unit P&IDs.
• Assist with mechanical and electrical system integration as required.
• Assist with and supervise pilot plant operations and plant design activities.
• Perform thermodynamic calculations in support of system and process design.
• Validate completed construction and installations against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Communicate regularly with fabrication teams throughout the design, construction, and installation process.
• Provide hands-on support in the construction and modification of process systems.
• Support operations within a 24/7 pilot plant or facility environment.

Skills

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

ANSYS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Cross Resource Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design, development, installation, and operation of process and pilot plant systems. You will design piping, prepare drawings and BOMs, perform calculations, and coordinate with fabrication teams to ensure builds meet specifications.

This opportunity is ideal for an entry-level or early-career engineer seeking hands-on process-system experience.