Project Mechanical Engineer

Belcan; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Luling, LA is seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer with a focus on manufacturing projects. The successful candidate will support engineering activities, develop project scopes, and lead design efforts. A B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are required. This contract position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture through innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration is a plus.
• Proven leadership abilities and abilities to influence in a non-traditional business environment.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse range of manufacturing projects.
• Develop preliminary project description, schedule, and cost estimates.
• Produce designs with efficient use of construction material.

Skills

Solid verbal and written communication

Leadership abilities

Strong commitment to safety

Excellent presentation skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

ABET certified institution

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Title: Project Mechanical Engineer

Location: Luling, LA

Start Date: Immediate

Overview

The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer will support our diverse range of manufacturing projects. The senior mechanical engineer will be supporting efforts throughout the site to maintain and improve the processes that go on every day. As an engineer in the crop protection team, the position is a key member in the plant that works every day to improve sustainable agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with and utilizing Client and Luling design and drafting standards
• Mastery of the Client's Gated System and their respective documentation requirements; FEL 1 (Project Acceptance), FEL 2 (Project Charter) and FEL 3 (Project Scope)
• Development of preliminary project description, schedule and cost estimates upon project assignment
• Accomplishing engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, equipment and material procurement specifications, calculations and piping estimates.
• Developing conceptional layouts / cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving the engineering task at hand; including not to proceed with the work if not feasible / cost attractive.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs / material take-offs for the level of estimate being performed on a project
• Development of formal project scopes and capital request documentation
• Producing detailed design calculations and sketches for material of constructions associated with the project.
• Reviewing and checking vendor / other discipline drawings for mechanical input
• Checking calculations and equipment specifications by others to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, industry standards, design criteria, site/ global standards and conformance to good engineering practice
• In-depth knowledge of design standards and codes as applicable to rotating and static piping systems and equipment
• Knowledge of good design practices for piping systems, sizing of compressible fluid piping, flexibility and stress analysis of piping systems, application and knowledge of piping supports
• Identification of need for safety devices (PSVs, PSE, CVs) and phase separation equipment (steam traps, liquid strainers)
• Produce designs with efficient use of construction material with emphasis on ease of construction and meeting the project goals
• Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess the progress / quality of the mechanical work
• Assist other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings / specifications into packages, enabling mechanical purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement and materials or for subcontract pricing. This may include packaged equipment where soliciting input from other disciplines to provide requirements for associated structural, instrument and electrical aspects of the scope.
• Perform fieldwork necessary to gather field date, check tie-ins and provide construction support

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required
• ABET certified institution
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration is a plus
• 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering
• Solid verbal and written communication and computer skills, Microsoft Suite
• Proven leadership abilities and abilities to influence in a non-traditional business environment
• Unwavering ethics
• Strong commitment to safety
• Excellent presentation skills

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Industries

• Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing