Senior Mechanical Engineer

John Galt Staffing; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Swedesboro, NJ. The candidate will lead engineering teams on oil and gas projects, ensuring timely deliverables while managing project budgets. Ideal candidates will have 15-20 years of relevant experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and leadership qualities. Proficiency in creating PFDs and managing hydraulic modeling is required. Benefits include medical and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of engineering design experience in oil and gas and industrial projects.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to clients.
• Experience performing steady state hydraulic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and designers daily.
• Develop and maintain work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Create a project design basis and develop technical RFQ packages.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Hydraulic modeling

Mentoring

PFDs and P&IDs creation

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Registered Professional Engineer or able to obtain within 12 months

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience planning, organizing, and developing engineering activities for the construction and maintenance of chemical, refining, midstream oil and gas, energy plants, and facilities. This position will actively participate in the full project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close‑out.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, designers and draftsmen on a day‑to‑day basis and act as a knowledge resource for the team.
• Interface and work with other departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain work plans, schedules/forecasting & budgets.
• Lead projects from start to finish.
• Support proposal writing and review efforts.
• Manage multiple multidiscipline projects and prioritize based on client need.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure the highest quality deliverables
• Create and develop a project design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layout drawings from concept through approval.
• Develop Steady State Hydraulic Modeling for liquids and gases for use in pipe sizing and pump selection.
• Develop specifications, data sheets, drawing requirements for a complete RFQ package, approve vendor supplied drawings and data for equipment packages including pumps, compressors, meter skids, provers, pressure vessels, tanks, pig traps, control valves and motor operated valves. Develop Technical bid evaluations and make recommendations on specific equipment and components.
• Coordinate with pipe designers and other discipline designers in the development of project 3D models as well as interdisciplinary reviews.
• Review and selection of piping specifications.
• Participate in HAZOP/PHA reviews, client drawing and designs reviews in accordance with industry codes and Company policies. Code of Federal Register (CFR), Parts 192 and 195 as well as B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8. Experience and/or certification as a facilitator is a plus.
• Development of construction scopes of work to be utilized with construction bid packages.

Capabilities and Credentials

• 15‑20 years of engineering design experience supporting oil and gas and heavy industrial projects.
• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other technical discipline from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer or capable of getting PE within 12 months.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex concepts to clients.
• Leading a team of engineers and designers.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills: Work with clients one‑on‑one.
• Excellent mentoring skills to help train less experienced designers and engineers.
• Experience creating PFDs and P&IDs is required.
• Knowledge of the Code of Federal Register (CFR), Parts 192 and 195 as well as ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8.
• Experience performing steady state hydraulic analysis.
• The ability to work on two or more interdisciplinary projects at once while effectively managing time and prioritizing project deliverables.
• Travel independently to job sites up to 25% of the time.
• Proficient in MS Word & Excel in creating documents from scratch

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Design

Industries

Oil and Gas, Energy Technology, and Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)