Senior Mechanical Engineer

Talon Hiring Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Leadership growth potential

Job summary

Talon Hiring Solutions is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to lead design, analysis, and execution of complex industrial and infrastructure projects. You will drive development from concept through construction, startup, and commissioning, mentoring junior engineers along the way.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and preferred EIT/PE credentials. Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, piping, and rotating equipment is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience on industrial/infrastructure projects.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license preferred or in progress.
• Experience with industrial piping, rotating equipment, and utility systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and MS Office; knowledge of Plant 3D/Navisworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical systems for large-scale projects.
• Prepare equipment layouts, general arrangements, specs and data sheets.
• Review vendor drawings, submittals, and equipment documentation.
• Support lifecycle phases from concept through commissioning.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, controls and construction teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Rotating equipment

Industrial piping

Mechanical system integration

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Plant 3D

Navisworks

Pipe stress analysis

Job description

Talon Hiring Solutions is partnering with a growing engineering and infrastructure organization to identify experienced Mechanical Engineers to support and lead the design, analysis, and execution of complex industrial, manufacturing, utility, energy, and mission-critical projects.

This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving challenging technical problems, leading multidisciplinary projects, and contributing throughout the entire project lifecycle---from concept development and detailed design through construction, startup, and commissioning. We are seeking candidates ranging from experienced project engineers to senior-level technical leaders.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review:
  • Equipment layouts
  • General arrangement drawings
  • Mechanical specifications
  • Equipment data sheets
  • Technical evaluations
  • Procurement packages
  • Construction documents
• Design and support systems related to:
  • Process and utility infrastructure
  • Industrial piping systems
  • Cooling and fluid handling systems
  • Compressed air systems
  • Water and utility systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Rotating equipment
  • Facility support systems
• Perform engineering calculations, system analyses, and equipment evaluations to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Develop equipment specifications and support procurement activities.
• Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment documentation.
• Support projects through planning, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, electrical, controls, process, and construction teams.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability evaluations, and interdisciplinary project meetings.
• Identify technical risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Conduct site visits, field inspections, equipment walkdowns, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and quality programs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development efforts across the organization.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with consideration given to highly qualified senior-level candidates.
• EIT certification preferred.
• PE license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, utility, infrastructure, mission-critical, or EPC-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Thermodynamics
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Heat transfer
  • Rotating equipment
  • Mechanical equipment systems
  • Industrial piping systems
  • Mechanical system integration
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with procurement support, vendor document reviews, construction documentation, and commissioning activities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Plant 3D, Navisworks, pipe stress analysis software, or similar engineering tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience mentoring engineers or leading engineering tasks is highly valued.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Career advancement and leadership growth potential
• Collaborative and technically focused work environment
• Opportunity to work on impactful industrial and infrastructure projects

Talon Hiring Solutions is seeking motivated mechanical engineering professionals who are passionate about technical excellence, innovative problem-solving, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions on complex projects.