Senior Mechanical Engineer – Piping & Capital Projects

Hirecruiting; Chesterfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirecruiting is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support a major capital project at a chemical facility in the Kansas City, Missouri area. The role focuses on piping systems, mechanical design, and project execution, working with the Lead Mechanical Engineer and project team.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience in mechanical and piping engineering, with strong knowledge of codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical codes, engineering standards, and industrial piping standards.
• Expert-level experience with CAEPIPE pipe stress analysis software.
• Experience with piping system installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and piping design in industrial facilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite during construction, startup, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the capital project team and support the Lead Mechanical Engineer throughout project execution.
• Develop and review piping layouts, equipment arrangements, piping specifications, and mechanical design packages in accordance with codes and site requirements.
• Assist with establishing project design requirements and developing estimates for mechanical and piping disciplines.
• Evaluate piping designs to ensure they meet process, operability, maintainability, reliability, and safety objectives.
• Support the development of construction and fabrication packages, including drawings, vendor documents, and specs.
• Assist with project engineering documentation, design reviews, and project closeout activities.
• Support project commissioning, equipment checkout, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide technical oversight and engineering support to mechanical and piping contractors.
• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and site personnel.
• Ensure activities meet HSE requirements and project procedures.
• Provide technical support across design, construction, startup, and commissioning phases.

Skills

Piping design

Project collaboration

Effective communication

Startup & commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAEPPIPE

COMPASS

Job description

Hirecruiting is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support a major capital project at a chemical facility in the Kansas City, Missouri area. The role focuses on piping systems, mechanical design, and project execution, working with the Lead Mechanical Engineer and project team.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience in mechanical and piping engineering, with strong knowledge of codes, standards, and safety requirements.