Mechanical Project Engineer

Saige Partners; Kingsburg (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saige Partners in Kingsburg, CA is seeking an experienced professional to perform engineering tasks in support of capital projects and to manage project elements within a focused area. You will prioritize safety, compliance, and risk management, and communicate results in drawings and reports.

A hands-on mechanical background and 6–10 years of hands-on project management or mechanical design experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years hands-on project management or mechanical design experience.
• Familiarity with project management concepts, financial analysis, and critical path analysis.
• Familiarity with process engineering principles, flow diagrams, and equipment layout.
• Ability to work in cold, hot, loud environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform specified engineering tasks in support of capital projects.
• Manage projects, and elements of projects, within your assigned focus area and task list.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management are primary focal points.
• Communicate results of your work process in drawings, writing, and verbal formats.
• Manage internal and external resources to execute project plans as needed.
• Demonstrate desire to get involved and learn about the task at hand.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

Financial analysis

Critical path analysis

Process engineering

Flow diagrams

Equipment layout

Safety awareness

Risk management

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Heat transfer

Electrical systems

Control systems

Energy efficiency

Hands-on mechanical work

24/7 production environment

Job description

We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship

What You Will Do

• Perform specified engineering tasks in support of capital projects
• Manage projects, and elements of projects, within your assigned focus area and task list
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management are primary focal points
• Communicate results of your work process in drawings, writing, and verbal formats
• Manage internal and external resources to execute project plans as needed
• Demonstrate desire to get involved and learn about the task at hand

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of 6-10 years of hands‑on project management or mechanical design experience.
• Familiarity with project management concepts, financial analysis, critical path analysis
• Familiarity with process engineering principles, flow diagrams, equipment layout principles
• Ability to work in cold, hot, loud, and dirty environments

What Will Put You Ahead

• Hands‑on mechanical background experience
• Experience working in a 24/7 customer‑focused production environment
• Working knowledge of construction principles, hydraulics, pneumatics, heat transfer, mechanical systems, electrical, network, and/or control systems.
• Experience in energy efficiency calculation and engineering