Mechanical Engineer - Vessels, QC & ASME Lead

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription

401k Plan

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Parental leave

Telemedicine

Long-Term Disability

Company referral program

Job summary

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Quality Control to design, specify, and support fabrication, installation, and operation of mechanical equipment while upholding the Project Services Quality Control Program.

Responsibilities include ASME code calculations, reviews, procurement support, testing, and field inspections. The role requires strong collaboration across engineering, fabrication, procurement, and HS&E teams, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in pressure vessel and piping design.
• Experience supporting quality control and ASME code compliance activities in a fabrication or industrial environment.
• Ability to independently execute engineering responsibilities while coordinating effectively across engineering, fabrication, procurement, inspection, and management teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with inspectors, regulators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to support others and step in as priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Design vessels and mechanical equipment for instrumentation, relief devices, piping, valves, foundations, and structural steel.
• Perform ASME code calculations for shop-built vessels and piping per ASME I, VIII Div. 1, API 650, API 620, and ASME B31.1 using CEI and Codeware/Compress or hand calculations.
• Review engineering drawings for conformance with codes, design standards, and company specifications.
• Prepare project-specific piping, material, and equipment specifications.
• Prepare and approve scopes of work and specifications for mechanical activities including vessel lifts, insulation, refractory installation, and specialty construction work.
• Review and approve equipment lists, valve lists, and P&IDs for consistency and integrity.
• Maintain master P&IDs with redlines and communicate changes across disciplines.
• Prepare PRFs and support procurement activities including bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Review vendor drawings, data, and final documentation packages (VDRs, MDBs) for compliance.
• Perform vendor and field inspections, witness hydrostatic and other tests, and prepare inspection reports.
• Respond to MRIRs and resolve nonconformances with engineering judgment.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to operating plants, construction activities, and small capital projects.
• Assist with project estimates, schedules, and budgets; support project management as needed.
• Travel to project and fabrication sites to support engineering, construction, and quality activities.
• Drive engineering and fabrication performance to HS&E standards and ASME Code requirements across design through commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical design

ASME Code compliance

Quality control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CEI Vessel Design Program

Codeware/Compress

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

SolidWorks

CAESAR II

Microsoft Office

SAP

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Quality Control to design, specify, and support fabrication, installation, and operation of mechanical equipment while upholding the Project Services Quality Control Program.

Responsibilities include ASME code calculations, reviews, procurement support, testing, and field inspections. The role requires strong collaboration across engineering, fabrication, procurement, and HS&E teams, with travel to sites as needed.