Mechanical Engineer, Sr

Apex Systems; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, andDis-

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Corporate discount savings program

Professional development resources

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Waynesboro, GA to lead mechanical design for retrofit and new generation projects. You will drive pipe sizing, routing, P&ID development and equipment layout while coordinating with designers and project teams.

Applicants should have significant experience in power or heavy industrial facilities, strong design principles, and familiarity with codes and standards. This contract role offers valuable exposure and project leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in design of new construction and retrofit of power generation or heavy industrial facilities.
• Ability to lead detailed design activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles and applicable codes and standards.
• Experience in development, preparation and checking of P&IDs and piping layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for retrofit, environmental and new generation projects.
• Perform pipe sizing and routing, valve selection, and equipment layout.
• Develop datasheets for valves and other equipment; provide technical direction to designers.
• Contribute to project scopes, schedules and budgets; support checkout and startup as needed.

Skills

Pipe sizing

Pipe routing

P&ID development

Valve selection

Equipment layout

Hydraulic calculations

Design leadership

Regulatory standards

Job description

Job Description

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

• 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;
• access to professional development resources such as training and certification.

Additional details can be accessed through the Welcome Packet.