Senior Mechanical Engineering Dept Lead — Piping & Design

R.T. Patterson Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401k matching

Job summary

RT Patterson Company in Seven Fields, PA is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Department Lead to lead mechanical design efforts across multiple offices. You will guide piping engineers and designers, develop PFDs and P&IDs, and drive project execution from concept through approval.

The role requires a self-starter with 10+ years of experience in heavy steel/oil & gas projects, PE preferred, and travel up to 10%. Office-based with leadership responsibilities in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years’ relevant experience.
• Registered Engineer (P.E.) preferred or ability to obtain a license.
• Experience creating PFDs and P&IDs is required.
• Knowledge of Caesar II or equivalent.
• Functional knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting/analysis software.
• Ability to manage multiple interdisciplinary projects and prioritize deliverables.
• Travel to job sites up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/piping engineers and designers and interface with project managers.
• Plan, organize, and manage mechanical/piping engineering/design, monitor progress and schedule.
• Participate in proposal development, presentations and business development activities.
• Coordinate staffing with project managers to meet technical requirements.
• Create and develop project design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layouts from concept through approval.
• Develop specifications, data sheets, and RFQ packages; approve vendor drawings and data.
• Coordinate with pipe designers and other disciplines on 3D models and interdisciplinary reviews.
• Review piping specifications and ensure efficient execution of contracts.
• Oversee professional development of department staff and salary recommendations.

Skills

Piping

Stress Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Caesar II

2D drafting

3D drafting

Job description

RT Patterson Company in Seven Fields, PA is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Department Lead to lead mechanical design efforts across multiple offices. You will guide piping engineers and designers, develop PFDs and P&IDs, and drive project execution from concept through approval.

The role requires a self-starter with 10+ years of experience in heavy steel/oil & gas projects, PE preferred, and travel up to 10%. Office-based with leadership responsibilities in a dynamic team environment.