Pipe Engineer III

hargroveepc; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove EPC in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the design of complex systems. The role requires hands-on project work with senior engineers and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities include stress analysis, piping design, equipment specifications, startup support, and producing drawings for construction. A Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering and PE are preferred, with 6+ years of industrial experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete design of complex mechanical engineering assignments under general supervision.
• Conduct stress analysis, material specifications, piping estimates, and project calculations.
• Develop conceptual layouts and preliminary drawings for construction.
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance to drafting and junior engineers.
• Assist startup on-site and gather field data.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Piping design

HVAC systems

Field data collection

Leadership/mentoring

Coordination with teams

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

CAD software

Finite element analysis

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for a complete design of complex mechanical engineering assignments. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in mechanical engineering and involves applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• On-site assistance during startup.
• Accomplishing engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations and piping estimates.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. It is your responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input.
• Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
• Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
• Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a "package" for mechanical purchase inquiries issued for procurement of equipment, materials or subcontract pricing.
• Developing construction specifications.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.
• Knowledgeable of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
• Coordinate work activities with other teammates and the discipline lead.
• Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
• Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of mechanical work.
• Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions.
• Ability to identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support. Provide leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget.

Ideal Background

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
• Experience: This position requires 6+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of design standards and codes.
• Knowledge, application and specification of materials.
• Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.
• Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
• Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems.
• Flexibility and stress analysis of all piping systems.
• Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items.
• Design of complex process and utility systems.
• Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
• Knowledge of HVAC (airside and waterside) system application and design codes.
• Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints.
• Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of process/utility systems.
• Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.
• Estimating mechanical/piping construction quantities from conceptual documents.
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliver