Senior Mechanical Engineer- Plant Layout and Piping

Ramboll; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead plant layout and piping work for chemical, power, and industrial facilities in Charlotte, NC. You will influence equipment arrangement, piping standards, and cost estimates while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years in mechanical engineering, strong ASME knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Caesar II.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain licensure.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering with piping/plant layout focus.
• Experience with chemical, power, or industrial equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME, SMACNA, NFPA, API codes and related standards.
• Experience with ASME B31.3 piping stress and flexibility analyses.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules for projects.
• Strong communication and creative engineering mindset.
• Proficient in Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Caesar II is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment arrangement and piping drawings for new and retrofit plants.
• Create specifications for piping and mechanical equipment.
• Prepare conceptual designs and early-stage cost estimates.
• Conduct piping flexibility analyses and stress checks.
• Design and specify piping supports and utilities.
• Apply ASME B31.1/B31.3 and related codes per Ramboll standards.
• Develop P&IDs and size utility equipment for projects.
• Collaborate with client and multi-discipline teams for cohesive designs.
• Visit job sites for retrofit projects; expect day trips and some overnight travel.
• Ensure designs meet Ramboll project execution standards and safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping layout

ASME B31.1/B31.3

Piping stress analysis

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Caesar II

Project budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Inventor

Compress

Caesar II

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Plant Layout and Piping

3600 Arco Corporate Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA

Full-time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is seeking experienced candidates to join the Solutions for Industry group in our Charlotte, NC office.

Utilize your problem solving knowledge and experience in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. In your role you will have opportunity to lead and demonstrate your experience on unique and challenging medium and large size industrial projects. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Joining Ramboll

As our new Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be working across a wide range of mechanical engineering knowledge areas and have a desired focus on industrial process piping and plant equipment layouts for chemical, power, and/or industrial facilities. The candidate will work alongside other experienced and entry level engineers and designers in an environment where sharing knowledge to develop innovative technically sound designs is considered the key to success.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participating in the development of equipment arrangement and piping drawings for new and retrofit plant processes.
• Developing specifications for piping and mechanical equipment.
• Developing conceptual designs and cost estimates for early stages of the project life cycle.
• Performing piping flexibility analysis.
• Designing and specifying process and utility piping supports.
• Applying ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code in performing design.
• Performing process design of utility systems, including developing P&IDs, sizing utility equipment, and developing utility equipment specifications.
• Working with the client, project manager, and lead engineers and designers from other engineering disciplines to achieve a cohesive design across all engineering disciplines and Ramboll offices.
• Checking and assuring a cohesive design in accordance with P&IDs, piping specifications, Ramboll standards, and other project documentation.
• Visiting job sites as required for projects involving retrofit of existing plant processes. A mix of day trips and overnight domestic trips should be expected.
• Adhering to the policies and standards set forth in Ramboll’s Project Execution Manual.
• Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees by adhering to Ramboll’s Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

Our People Make the Difference

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your continued personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or greater.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on industrial process piping and plant equipment layout.
• Experience with chemical, power, or industrial mechanical equipment, and the ability to work across a wide range of areas within the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of applicable ASME, SMACNA, NFPA, API, and building codes for duct, piping, atmospheric tanks, and pressure vessels, as well as secondary systems including insulation.
• Experience analyzing piping systems for flexibility and stress in accordance with ASME B31.3.
• Experience establishing and meeting project budgets and schedules, including estimating project mechanical total installed cost.
• Ability to foster a creative engineering environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Compress, and Caesar II pipe stress analysis is preferred.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $145,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation wereasonablyexpect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

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