Project Engineer

Red Dynamics; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Dynamics seeks a Project Engineer to support client ASME fabrication operations by applying customer specifications, designing pressure vessels and shell & tube heat exchangers, and creating BOMs for fabrication.

The role requires AutoCAD & Inventor proficiency, knowledge of weld symbols and tolerancing, and collaboration with project managers and production teams. A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred, with 2–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Read, create, and review fabrication drawings for pressure vessels and heat exchangers.

Responsibilities

• Review customer purchase orders, specs, quotes, and technical requirements.

Skills

Reading fabrication drawings

ASME Sect VIII knowledge

AutoCAD 2D

Autodesk Inventor

Weld symbols & tolerancing

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

AS in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support our client's custom ASME fabrication operations by

reading and applying customer’s technical specifications, designing and calculating pressure vessels and shell & tube heat exchangers, creating 3D models and 2D drawings, and creating bills of material for the fabrication of the equipment.

The ideal candidate can learn how to optimize pressure vessel calculations per ASME Sect VIII, can work confidently in AutoCAD & Inventor, and has experience with weld symbols, tolerancing and ASME materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and apply customer purchase orders, job specifications, quotes, and applicable technical requirements.
• Prepare ASME Code calculations, Bills of Material (BOMs), reports, and other documentation required by the customer or project.
• Develop and review mechanical and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD; create or support 2D drawings and 3D models as project needs require.
• Apply sound detailing practices, including dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, material callouts, and revision control.
• Work with project managers, purchasing, production, and quality to support successful completion of orders.
• Identify scope changes, document impacts, and support decisions that balance customer requirements, schedule, cost, and business value.
• Manage task priorities based on customer and shop schedule/need, escalat

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to read, create, and review fabrication drawings for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, weldments, and related equipment.
• Basic understanding of welding, weldments, weld symbols, tolerancing, and ASME materials.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and Autodesk Inventor experience are pluses.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with engineers and project managers.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Associate in Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 2–5 years of experience in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment – preferred
• ASME fabrication, pressure vessels, shell & tube heat exchangers, or custom equipment experience is a plus.