Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings plan

401(k) Matching Contribution

Section 125/Cafeteria Plan

Long Term Care Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Annual Performance Bonus

9/80 Work Schedule Option

FSA and HSA Options

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Knoxville, TN team. You will deliver mechanical design, calculations, and drawings for generation, industrial, and government projects.

The role requires experience across design, procurement, and construction, with a focus on safety and compliance. Applicants should have strong knowledge of ASME/ANSI/API/NFPA codes, and proficiency with 3D design tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with design, engineering, procurement and construction processes in multi-discipline projects.
• Strong knowledge of power generation types (Coal, Gas, Hydro, Nuclear).
• Experience with detailed calculations and review of engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare discipline engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Define project objectives, estimates, and requirements.
• Scope, estimate, organize, and coordinate engineering projects with complex requirements.
• Perform technical and coordination checks of deliverables for conformance to design requirements.
• Direct project design and supervise development of engineering documents.

Skills

ASME codes

Mechanical design standards

Stress analysis

Project coordination

3D design awareness

Tools

Bluebeam

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Vault

Plant3D

Inventor

ReCap

SolidWorks

FARO Scene

Job description

GIG - General / Generation, Industrial & Govt

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full-service engineering, procurement, and project management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services. Our Nuclear Services Division specializes in providing high-quality engineering, procurement, design, and project management for operating and new reactor clients, and partners with our other divisions to integrate nuclear design with electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, and distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M’s Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in Knoxville, TN in delivering a wide range of projects for our Generation, Industrial, and Government clients. Experience with design, engineering, procurement, and construction processes in multi-discipline projects is required.

What We’re Looking For

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA).
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Additional software skills including Bluebeam, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Vault, Plant3D, Inventor, ReCap, SolidWorks, FARO Scene, and other 3D rendering programs preferred.
• The development and review of engineering calculations, design criteria and performing/Checking calculations on various systems and software packages.
• Experience with Detailed Stress Analysis – In depth analysis of piping systems, custom piping components, or fabrication assemblies utilizing AutoPIPE, Caesar II, Paulin PRG, Nastran, Inventor, and/or SolidWorks.
• Possess a willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Possess a strong knowledge of power generation types – Coal, Gas, Hydro, and Nuclear.
• Possess a strong knowledge of client manufacturing, fabrication, and operational processes.

What You’ll Do

• Preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documents such as design criteria, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist in the definition of project objectives, preparation of design estimates, and definition of project requirements and routine design approaches.
• Responsible for scoping, estimating, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects, which may have unique or complex technical or project execution requirements.
• Perform technical and coordination checking review of deliverables and other project documents and ensures deliverables comply with company procedures and applicable design requirements.
• Direct overall project design and supervise development of project design and engineering documents associated with assigned project.
• Apply basic knowledge of system design principles and practices to develop a complete and accurate design package.
• Possess in-depth working knowledge of mechanical systems and innerworkings – Boilers, Tanks/Vessels, compressors/blowers, HRSG, Turbines, Major and Minor Piping Systems, pumps, etc.
• Perform walkdowns and collect detailed field information related to site configuration, existing equipment data, and scoping efforts.
• Perform technical and coordination checking/review of deliverables and other project documents.
• Prepare calculations using engineering formulas and skills or application of specific software as required.

What You’ll Earn

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(k) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.