Mechanical Project Engineer

gpac; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Industrial Systems in Madison, WI to design and execute complex mechanical utility systems including boilers, steam distribution, hot water, and glycol cooling. You will provide technical support, deliver engineering deliverables, and coordinate with Project Managers.

The role emphasizes reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term performance, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and site-based responsibilities in an industrial

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience with boiler systems, steam/hydronic, or glycol cooling is required.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license is a plus.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and support industrial boiler systems, steam and condensate return systems, hot water heating systems, and glycol-based cooling systems.
• Perform load calculations, heat transfer analysis, equipment sizing, and pump and piping design.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, system layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Assist in selecting boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, expansion tanks, controls, and related components, preferred.
• Develop designs prioritizing reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term performance.
• Execute engineering tasks aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget of systems.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications and vendor submittals of systems.
• Provide technical problem-solving and design recommendations.
• Support commissioning, field testing, troubleshooting, and installation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, NFPA, and applicable mechanical and industrial standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards and workflows.
• Maintain accurate documentation and revision control.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Engineering judgment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

The Mechanical Project Engineer - Industrial Systems is responsible for the design, development, and execution of complex mechanical utility systems, with primary emphasis on boiler systems, steam distribution, hot water systems, and glycol-based process cooling systems.

Working under the direction of the Engineering Manager and in coordination with Project Managers, this role provides strong technical support and prepares engineering deliverables within defined scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Mechanical System Design (Primary Focus)

• Design and support industrial boiler systems, steam and condensate return systems, hot water heating systems, and glycol-based cooling systems
• Perform load calculations, heat transfer analysis, equipment sizing, and pump and piping design
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, system layouts, and equipment specifications
• Assist in selecting boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, expansion tanks, controls, and related components, preferred
• Develop designs that prioritize reliability, serviceability, energy efficiency, and long-term performance

Project Execution and Technical Support

• Execute engineering tasks aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget of systems
• Prepare and review equipment specifications and vendor submittals of systems
• Provide technical problem-solving and design recommendations
• Support commissioning, field testing, troubleshooting, and installation activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with ASME, NFPA, and applicable mechanical and industrial standards
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards and workflows
• Maintain accurate documentation and revision control

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Experience in designing industrial boiler systems, steam/hydronic systems, or glycol cooling systems
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred
• EIT certification preferred; PE license is a plus

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of steam generation, hydronic heating, and glycol-based systems
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Ability to develop and review PFDs and P&IDs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and engineering judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.