Senior Mechanical Engineer - Piping

Mesa Accosiates; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver mechanical designs for power generation projects. The role involves leadership in engineering tasks related to piping design, collaboration with various design teams, and adherence to safety and project standards. Candidates must possess a BSME and PE license, with strong analytical skills and experience in plant design. This opportunity promises professional growth and engagement in challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Expertise in pipe stress analysis using AutoPipe or Caesar software.
• Knowledge of ASME Section 1, Section VIII, and B31.1 regulations.
• Preferred experience of eight (8) years in piping and plant design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design packages including equipment layouts and piping plans.
• Perform engineering calculations and size mechanical equipment.
• Work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams on projects.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Creativity

Organizational skills

Safety consciousness

Education

BSME

PE license

Job description

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

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Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work with other members of the mechanical engineering team to deliver projects of varying complexity and size to our power generation clients.

Work in a team environment alongside engineers, drafters, and other design members as well as other discipline teams. Daily tasks will include the design of additions and modifications to power generation facilities related to mechanical systems including :

• Perform as lead Responsible Engineer on a variety of projects
• Perform tasks related to high energy piping such as pipe stress analysis, material selection, develop weld procedures, and perform root cause analysis for our customers on high energy piping failures.
• Development and presentation of detailed design models utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Solidworks, Revit and / or Navisworks
• Review drawing package preparation and review - AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and MicroStation
• Development and modification of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layout, piping plans / details, pipe support details, piping isometrics, and bills of materials.
• Laser scanning technology - Plant 3D, Navisworks, and Recap
• Perform walkdowns and collects detailed field information related to site configuration, collection of existing equipment data, and completion of onsite laser scans
• Perform peer checking of packages developed by other design team members
• Provide direction and mentoring of other design members and drafters.

Successful candidates will be :

• Well organized and self-motivated to complete tasks within agreed schedules.
• Creative thinkers with the ability to judge between alternate solutions to provide the optimal solution.
• Available to work overtime as necessary to meet project schedules and commitments.
• Available to travel out of town for project meetings and site visits.
• Safety consciousness and will strictly adhere to company and client safety standards.

Responsibilities :

• Apply basic knowledge of system design principles and practices to develop a complete and accurate design package.
• Work closely with engineers, members of design team, and other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Development of detailed design packages. This includes development of drawing packages including but not limited to equipment layouts, piping general arrangements, pipe support details, and isometrics.
• Manage personal task assignments, and adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned tasks.
• Perform engineering calculations and size mechanical equipment.

Educational / Experience / Licensure :

• Required - BSME and PE license as well as pipe stress analysis expertise using AutoPipe or Caesar pipe stress software
• Required - Working knowledge of ASME Section 1, Section VIII, and B31.1
• Preferred - Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in piping and plant design
• Preferred - knowledge of welding and weld repairs along with knowledge of combined cycle technology (operations, writing specifications for major equipment, etc.)

Location and Travel

• Travel to support projects is required. Typically, travel is less than 10% overnight but is determined by the needs of the company.
• Location - Remote in southeast; Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Huntsville

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