Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Industrial Projects

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 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