Senior Mechanical Engineer

America At Work; Ferndale (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

America At Work is recruiting on behalf of an established engineering consulting firm with 100+ years of experience in engineering, EPC, and project management across North America's refining, petrochemical, energy, and industrial sectors.

The role seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in process piping, fixed equipment, refinery mechanical systems, and industrial facilities. The position offers leadership on major capital projects with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 10 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical processing, or heavy industrial experience.
• Experience leading engineering deliverables on capital projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment and process piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities on refinery and industrial projects.
• Design and review process piping systems (ASME B31.1 & B31.3).
• Prepare engineering calculations and code compliance documentation.
• Develop equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Review pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment.
• Lead mechanical design reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate with piping, structural, electrical, civil, and process engineering teams.
• Support procurement by preparing bid packages and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Participate in field walkdowns, construction support, and startup activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Process piping

Fixed equipment

Pressure vessels

Heat exchangers

Pumps

Compressors

Tanks

Separators

Mechanical calculations

Equipment data sheets

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

EIT certification

Job description

Join a Leading Engineering Firm Serving North America's Industrial Sector

America At Work is recruiting on behalf of an established engineering consulting firm with more than 100 years of experience delivering engineering, EPC, and project management solutions for clients across the refining, petrochemical, energy, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food & beverage industries.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in process piping, fixed equipment, refinery mechanical systems, and industrial facilities to join a highly respected engineering team.

If you're looking for technically challenging projects, leadership opportunities, and the ability to influence major capital projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on multidisciplinary engineering projects while serving as the primary mechanical engineering resource for refinery and industrial clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities on refinery and industrial projects
• Design and review process piping systems (ASME B31.1 & B31.3)
• Prepare engineering calculations and code compliance documentation
• Develop equipment specifications and data sheets
• Review pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment
• Lead mechanical design reviews and quality assurance activities
• Coordinate with piping, structural, electrical, civil, and process engineering teams
• Support procurement by preparing bid packages and evaluating vendor proposals
• Participate in field walkdowns, construction support, and startup activities
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical processing, or heavy industrial experience
• Experience leading engineering deliverables on capital projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment and process piping systems

Technical Expertise

• Process Piping Design
• Fixed Equipment
• Pressure Vessels
• Heat Exchangers
• PumpsCompressors
• Tanks
• Separators
• Mechanical Equipment Packages
• Piping Specifications
• Mechanical Calculations
• Equipment Data Sheets
• Vendor Document Reviews
• Construction Support

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• EIT certification
• Previous refinery project experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent client communication skills

Work Arrangements

Washington Candidates

• Hybrid schedule
• 3 days/week in the Ferndale office
• 2 days remote

Utah Candidates

• Primarily remote
• Salt Lake City area preferred

Required Before Starting

• TWIC Card
• Client safety certifications
• HHFT Safety Training
• Background screening
• Drug & alcohol testing
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States (no employment sponsorship available)

$115,000 - $145,000 a year