Senior Mechanical Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a REMOTE WORK role supporting heavy industrial clients across the steel, power, refining, petrochemical, and midstream energy sectors. You will provide technical leadership from planning through commissioning.

The successful candidate will mentor engineers, develop design criteria, review calculations, and coordinate with process, electrical, and civil teams to ensure safe, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, power generation, steel, petrochemical, refinery, or midstream facilities
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, heat transfer equipment, fluid systems, piping systems, and utility systems
• Experience with ASME, API, NFPA, and PIP standards
• Experience developing technical specifications, scopes of work, equipment procurement packages, and contractor bid evaluations
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for capital improvement, maintenance, expansion, and reliability projects.
• Develop project scopes, engineering design criteria, and technical solutions in collaboration with clients and internal project teams.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, studies, specifications, equipment datasheets, and design deliverables.
• Develop specifications for: Pumps, Pressure vessels, Storage tanks, Heat exchangers, Compressors, Material handling systems, Utility and process equipment.
• Prepare construction packages, scopes of work, procurement documents, and bid evaluations.
• Conduct site assessments, field investigations, and bid walkdowns.
• Perform engineering evaluations in accordance with applicable industry standards including ASME, API, NFPA, PIP, and related codes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts with process, electrical, structural, civil, piping, and instrumentation engineering teams.
• Support construction activities through RFI responses, startup assistance, and commissioning support.
• Lead design reviews and quality reviews to ensure technical accuracy and project quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting engineering best practices.
• Support proposal development, project estimating, and technical business development activities.

Job description

Job Title

Senior Mechanical Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Location

Remote - U.S.-based, with preference for candidates in the Greater Chicago, Pittsburgh or Philadelphia areas

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description

Orbital is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in a REMOTE WORK role to provide technical leadership and project execution support for heavy industrial clients across the steel, power generation, refining, petrochemical, and midstream energy sectors. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning while serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients. This is a REMOTE WORK role open to US-based candidates, with preference for candidates in the Greater Chicago, Pittsburgh or Philadelphia areas.

Essential Functions

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for capital improvement, maintenance, expansion, and reliability projects.


• Develop project scopes, engineering design criteria, and technical solutions in collaboration with clients and internal project teams.


• Prepare and review engineering calculations, studies, specifications, equipment datasheets, and design deliverables.


• Develop specifications for:
  
  
  
  • Pumps
  
  
  • Pressure vessels
  
  
  • Storage tanks
  
  
  • Heat exchangers
  
  
  • Compressors
  
  
  • Material handling systems
  
  
  • Utility and process equipment
  
  
  
  


• Prepare construction packages, scopes of work, procurement documents, and bid evaluations.


• Conduct site assessments, field investigations, and bid walkdowns.


• Perform engineering evaluations in accordance with applicable industry standards including ASME, API, NFPA, PIP, and related codes.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts with process, electrical, structural, civil, piping, and instrumentation engineering teams.


• Support construction activities through RFI responses, startup assistance, and commissioning support.


• Lead design reviews and quality reviews to ensure technical accuracy and project quality.


• Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting engineering best practices.


• Support proposal development, project estimating, and technical business development activities.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering


• Professional Engineer (PE) license


• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting heavy industrial, manufacturing, power generation, steel, petrochemical, refinery, or midstream facilities.


• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Rotating equipment
  
  
  • Pressure vessels
  
  
  • Heat transfer equipment
  
  
  • Fluid systems
  
  
  • Piping systems
  
  
  • Utility systems
  
  
  • Mechanical equipment reliability
  
  
  
  


• Working knowledge of ASME, API, NFPA, and PIP standards.


• Experience developing technical specifications, scopes of work, equipment procurement packages, and contractor bid evaluations.


• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and engineering software tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.


• Proficiency with Caesar II stress analysis software.


• Experience conducting root cause investigations, reliability studies, and asset integrity assessments.


• Multiple state PE registrations or NCEES Record.

Location Note

This is a remote work position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

Salary Range

$140,000-190,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital

Powered by People, Driven by Solutions Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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