Senior Mechanical Engineer: Pressure Vessels & Equipment

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

CB&I is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and analysis for complex deliverables, including pressure vessels and piping, across CB&I projects. You will manage design calculations, drawings, and vendor packages while coordinating with project teams and sites.

The role emphasizes independent work, budget adherence, and strong communication within engineering and management. Prior experience with SolidWorks/AutoCAD is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of company/industry experience
• 5–10 years in the discipline
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited school
• EIT candidate or PE license preferred
• Proficient verbal and written communication
• Strong grasp of engineering concepts and mechanical design experience
• Excellent math skills
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Organizational level: P2
• Reports to Project Engineer or Engineering Manager
• No direct reports
• Engineering Office
• May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites

Responsibilities

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
• Generate working prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstration
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process
• Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget
• Maintains and promotes a focus on CB&I’s product whether engineering, fabrication or construction.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Vendor coordination

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Mathematics

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

EIT candidate or license preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

CB&I is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and analysis for complex deliverables, including pressure vessels and piping, across CB&I projects. You will manage design calculations, drawings, and vendor packages while coordinating with project teams and sites.

The role emphasizes independent work, budget adherence, and strong communication within engineering and management. Prior experience with SolidWorks/AutoCAD is expected.