Mechanical Engineer, Sr

Apex Systems; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 70,464 - 100,358; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program with company match

Employee assistance program

Corporate discount savings program

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Waynesboro, GA to support engineering projects. This role involves leading mechanical design activities for new construction and retrofit projects, including pipe sizing and material selection. Candidates should have significant experience in mechanical engineering design principles and a strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards. Competitive pay of $62/hour offered for this 1+ year contract position.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with design of new construction and/or retrofit of power generation or heavy industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing, preparing, and checking P&IDs.
• Proficiency in design and layout of piping systems, pipe sizing, and routing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical design activities including pipe sizing and routing.
• Select materials, design pipe supports, and develop equipment specifications.
• Lead detailed design activities for projects.
• Assist in checkout and startup of systems.

Job description

Job Description

Apex Systems is currently looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to support one of our clients in the Waynesboro area. Please see below for more details and email your resume to [email protected] if you’re a fit!

Job #: 3011178

Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Pay Rate: $62/hour

Location: Waynesboro, GA

Start Date: 12/8/2025

Contract: 1+ year

Day-to-day

• Designs on small and medium retrofit, environmental and new generation projects, leading in conducting mechanical design activities including pipe sizing and routing.
• Material selection, pipe support design, valve selection, P&ID development, equipment layout, equipment specifications, and hydraulic calculations, developing datasheets for valves and other equipment, providing technical direction to designers, developing project scopes, schedules and budgets, making sound independent decisions with minimal information, and assisting in checkout and startup of systems when necessary.
• Significant experience with design of new construction and/or retrofit of power generation or heavy industrial facilities and the ability to take the lead role for detailed design activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles, proficiency with applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements, experience in development, preparation and checking of P&IDs, experience with overall design and layout of piping systems, pipe sizing and routing.

EEO Statement

Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status; political affiliation; union membership; or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans; an employee stock purchase program; a 401(k) program with company match; a health savings account; an employee assistance program; a corporate discount savings program; and access to professional development resources such as training and certification. Additional details can be accessed through the Welcome Packet.