Mechanical Project Engineer - Industrial Systems

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment in Madison, WI seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer - Industrial Systems to design, develop and execute critical mechanical utility systems for industrial and food and beverage environments.

You will lead boiler, steam, hot water and glycol cooling projects from concept through design, equipment selection, installation and commissioning, working closely with internal teams, vendors and clients to deliver reliable, energy-efficient systems that meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Design and support industrial boiler, steam, hot water, and glycol cooling systems.
• Perform load calculations, heat transfer analysis, sizing, and piping design.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Assist in selecting boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, expansion tanks, controls.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications and vendor submittals.
• Provide technical problem-solving and design recommendations.
• Support commissioning, field testing, troubleshooting, and installation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with ASME and NFPA standards.

Skills

Industrial boiler systems

Steam distribution

Hot water systems

Glycol cooling systems

Load calculations

Equipment sizing

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Industrial Systems to support the design, development, and execution of critical mechanical utility systems for industrial and food & beverage processing environments.

This hands-on engineering role will focus on boiler systems, steam distribution, hot water systems, and glycol-based cooling systems, taking projects from concept through design, equipment specification, installation, and commissioning. You'll play a key role in delivering reliable, efficient, and high-performing systems that support complex operations.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and clients—helping bring technically sound, practical solutions to life while supporting Sharpe's commitment to quality and operational excellence.

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 & 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 & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with ASME, NFPA, and applicable mechanical and industrial standards
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards and workflows