Senior Mechanical Designer – Chemical Piping & 3D CAD

Airswift; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift has been tasked to find a Senior Mechanical Designer for a long-term contract in Geismar, LA. The role focuses on mechanical design and optimization of plant equipment for the chemical processing industry, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.

The candidate will perform 3D modeling, prepare drawings, and collaborate with process engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to meet safety and performance targets. Reqd: ASME/API knowledge and 7+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mechanical design, with 3+ years in chemical/process industry.
• Proficiency with CAD software and piping systems.
• Familiar with ASME, ANSI, API standards and plant codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed mechanical designs for chemical processing equipment and systems.
• Create high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with process engineers and project managers to meet safety and operability requirements.
• Perform stress, thermal, and fluid-flow analyses to validate designs.
• Prepare design documentation, calculations, and reports.
• Oversee design projects from concept to execution, tracking timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and environmental guidelines.
• Mentor junior designers and engineers to foster teamwork.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Education

Associate of Science in engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

P&IDs

PFDs

Job description

Airswift has been tasked to find a Senior Mechanical Designer for a long-term contract in Geismar, LA. The role focuses on mechanical design and optimization of plant equipment for the chemical processing industry, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.

The candidate will perform 3D modeling, prepare drawings, and collaborate with process engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to meet safety and performance targets. Reqd: ASME/API knowledge and 7+ years in the field.