Senior Mechanical Engineer

Selectek; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Salt Lake City to lead the design of piping, material handling, crushing and HVAC systems for mining projects. You will guide engineers and drafters, ensure technical accuracy, and coordinate with clients to deliver on-time solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in mining mechanical engineering, proficiency in modelling software, and strong knowledge of piping design and related codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in mechanical engineering for mining.
• PE preferred or ability to acquire.
• Experience with piping, P&ID and PFD diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design of piping systems, material handling systems, crushing circuits and HVAC for mining projects.
• Lead and coordinate design teams and engage with clients to meet objectives.
• Review drawings, specs, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Manage multiple projects and control budgets and schedules.

Skills

System efficiency

Reliability

Safety

Troubleshooting

Optimization

Waste minimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

PE preferred

Tools

Modelling software

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City 6-month Contract to Direct Hire

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with industrial experience in the Mining sector. The engineer will be responsible for the design of piping systems; material handling systems; Crushing circuits and HVAC systems.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: Responsible for developing the engineering and design of small to large heavy industrial projects. Researches, develops, and supports the design on a variety of mechanical equipment, facilities, components, and systems for industrial purposes. Perform discrete or integrated project mechanical engineering and design work by assigning and overseeing the work and by taking an active role in the work. Assists with development of equipment and materials specification, bid evaluation and selection. Perform project definition, generate, and review project requirements. Plans and directs all design engineers, drafters, and technical engineers working on specific projects. Coordinate and manage design criteria and details with other departments. Participate in meetings with the client and project team to establish project objectives and to coordinate and/or resolve design problems. Maintains effective communication with project team members and with the customer. Manage simultaneous projects with competing priorities in various execution phases on a wide variety of industrial processes. Accountable for meeting project cost and schedule requirements; evaluates and approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project. Perform QA function on engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis) for accuracy, completeness and compliance with technical standards and applicable legislated requirements. Perform in conjunction with the Project Manager, initiate written change requests for job-hour budgets, schedules and construction commodity quantities, when required. Create technical documentation, specifications, and operating procedures. Conduct design basis, conceptual design, and detailed design. Manage other staff members and support staff to direct teams in the timely completion of projects. Review internal and external design documents and provide feedback on concept and code compliance, adherence to contract requirements, constructability, cost optimization and other factors for a complete and accurate design package. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering. Minimum 10 years of experience demonstrated in Mechanical Engineering related to mining sector. Can demonstrate a focus is on system efficiency, reliability, safety, trouble shooting, optimization, and waste minimization. Material selection and stress analysis capabilities for platework and piping systems required. Experience in preparing and understanding P&ID and PFD diagrams required. Detailed knowledge of industrial and mining sector, piping and design, including process and mechanical standard graphical symbols is preferred. Must be capable of directing the work of other technical design staff in a team environment and participate in day-to-day design activities. Experience with mechanical integrity and applicable codes: API, ASME, MSS, ASTM and other generally accepted governing standards. Must be an effective communicator and leader to success in a challenging and fast-paced environment. Must have the ability to utilize numerous modelling software to properly design, troubleshoot, and optimize a variety of operations. Must be able to manage multiple project efforts, prioritizing task and resources. PE Strongly preferred, or an ability to acquire. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products such as: Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. A Pre‑employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required. Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.