Senior Mechanical Engineer

Buckeye Development & Logistics, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design efforts in the pipeline and terminals sector. This role is pivotal in enhancing engineering standards and specifications while ensuring the successful execution of projects. You'll engage in diverse tasks from overseeing mechanical design processes to conducting thorough reviews of engineering packages. The company values innovation and environmental responsibility, fostering a culture that prioritizes collaboration and professional development. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering related to pipelines.
• Professional Engineer license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical design processes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct design reviews and provide guidance to external contractors.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Code Interpretation

Process Hazard Review

PFD and P&ID Development

Project Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software Packages

AutoCAD

Job description

Location:
Allentown Office
The Buckeye Building
6161 Hamilton Blvd
Allentown, PA 18106, USA

Houston Office
4200 Westheimer Road
# 975
Houston, TX 77027, USA

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a focus on mechanical and relief design engineering experience in the pipeline & terminals business!

Role Summary:
The Senior Engineer, Mechanical role is responsible for producing engineering standards and specifications as well as working to continuously improve the technical content of our bidding, business case justification, estimating, and construction packages.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Daily Operations: Respond to project requests for technical support including code interpretation, specification of engineered materials and equipment, in construction engineering responses, attending project process hazard review sessions, membership on company technical committees.
• Design Projects: Overseeing the mechanical design process by developing the process for PFD and P&ID, developing specifications for purchased products and materials, developing piping and pipe support design, developing welding procedures, developing hydraulic design of piping and pipeline systems, selecting and specifying pumps (ANSI and API) and valves, specifying and overseeing the design of API 650 storage tanks and ASME Section VIII pressure vessels, etc.
• Design Review: Conducting thorough and timely design review of engineering packages produced by third party engineering firms. Providing leadership, direction, and work instructions to designers and external design contractors relating to the design packages being prepared for company projects.
• Collection and Review of Engineering Documents: Assisting the project manager in the collection and review of as-built drawings and other archive data required in the permanent records of the company.
• Process Improvements: Contributing significantly to the definition of design processes, procedures, and work instructions and the continuous improvement thereof.
• Engineering Standards: Producing, monitoring, and improving engineering standards, recommended practices, standard designs, and specifications that form a part of the design library of the company.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 10-15 years’ progressive experience as an owner representative in the engineering design capacity related to pipeline and terminals business, chemicals industry or other process industry. Experience must include field experience in execution of construction projects or with an engineering firm serving these industries.
• Preference given to candidates with experience representing an owner-operator.
• Candidates with experience with an engineering firm must demonstrate working knowledge of regulatory and operational aspects of project design and execution.
• Up to 25% travel across all Buckeye assets.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Professional Engineer license with the capability of expanding licensure to other states by reciprocity.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Mastery of communication with other engineering professionals, suppliers, and contractors using the English language.
• Skillful in Microsoft Office suite of software, AutoCAD, engineering and design software packages.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.

About You:
Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways. To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance, reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture:
From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP on the following website: Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

Applicants who are extended an employment offer will be required to complete certain employment verifications, education verifications, job-related assessments, background check, driving record check, drug screen and physical/medical exam, if applicable to the position. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these pre-employment processes.