On-Site Mechanical Engineer: Asset Integrity & Planning

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support an Asset Integrity and Asset Management program at a client facility in Granite City, IL.

This field-based role embeds at the client's site, focusing on mechanical asset evaluation, repair engineering, and long-term asset management planning. The on-site engineer acts as Orbital's resource, translating inspection findings into sound engineering solutions and supporting risk-based decisions about mechanical assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional mechanical engineering experience in industrial environments.
• Experience with pressure vessels, piping systems, rotating equipment, heat exchangers, and/or other mechanical plant equipment.
• Experience in asset-intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, refining, chemical processing, manufacturing, steel, mining, or materials processing.
• Ability to independently develop engineering evaluations and capital recommendations from inspection data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering resource for mechanical asset evaluations and prioritize corrective actions.
• Review field inspection findings and translate data into engineering evaluations and recommendations.
• Support inspection and repair planning for process equipment and mechanical systems.
• Perform site visits to verify conditions and inform engineering decisions.
• Prepare engineering reports, condition assessments, and technical recommendations for client review.

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support an Asset Integrity and Asset Management program at a client facility in Granite City, IL.

This field-based role embeds at the client's site, focusing on mechanical asset evaluation, repair engineering, and long-term asset management planning. The on-site engineer acts as Orbital's resource, translating inspection findings into sound engineering solutions and supporting risk-based decisions about mechanical assets.