Senior Mechanical Process Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Senior Mechanical Process Engineer, where your expertise in mechanical system design will drive innovative solutions for hydrocarbon facilities. Collaborate with a talented team to lead projects that enhance energy efficiency and support renewable initiatives. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from life extensions to new facility designs, while fostering strong client relationships. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the oil and gas industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical system design for commercial buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system designs including P&IDs and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams on project development.

Skills

Mechanical System Design

Project Management

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Pipe Stress Analysis

Leadership

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoPipe

Ceasar II

NavisWorks

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Mechanical Process Engineer - (182407)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Industrial team in Savannah (Pooler)-GA or Charlotte-NC, which provides engineering consulting services to industrial customers located across the U.S. This position includes leading and supporting a variety of projects involving various hydrocarbon storage and transporting facilities, including natural gas, liquified natural gas, and liquid petroleum products. The team is also expanding its footprint in the renewable energy and alternative fuels markets. This individual will work with a multi-discipline group of engineers and technicians providing engineering and design services to the O&G clients. Typical projects will involve life extension and system upgrades of existing facilities as well as design of new facilities. On a day-to-day basis, the Senior Mechanical Process Engineer will be expected to:

• Produce mechanical system designs including P&IDs, equipment sizing, detailed design, and system calculations.
• Prepare equipment and design specifications.
• Perform pipe stress analyses for process piping.
• Perform equipment and contractor bid evaluations.
• Perform site inspections.
• Provide remote support and occasional field visits during installation, testing, and start-up.
• Perform feasibility studies and conceptual design evaluations.
• Assist with client presentations and preparation of client proposals.
• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project's development.
• Establish effective client relationships and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding mechanical systems.
• Serve as the mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager and other discipline engineers.
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the project team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon budget and schedule.
• Assist project manager in keeping the project team focused on scope and identifying potential change order tasks.
• Participate with the Project Manager, Regional Controller, and Regional Director in project reviews with corporate management as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience including experience in design and operational support of electrical generation stations.
• Experience with preparing procurement and design specifications for new installations as well as upgrade/replacement of existing equipment.
• Experience with AutoPipe, Ceasar II or similar software.
• Experience with design of hydrocarbon facility mechanical systems (e.g., rotating equipment, heat exchangers, control valves, metering, compressed air, etc.).
• Proficiency in the use of standard PC software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, self-directed learning, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking are also required.
• Experience with preparation of feasibility studies for large hydrocarbon facilities.
• Experience with the design, manufacture, testing and/or operation of hydrocarbon facility mechanical equipment including turbines, compressors, cooling towers and heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and other mechanical components.
• Previous employment with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm supporting heavy industrial clients.
• Ability to serve/previous experience in Project Lead Engineer role for Mechanical Engineering Discipline.
• Experience with NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and/or other 3D-database driven design processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera a plus.
• Demonstrated ability and interest to act as a Team Leader.
• Natural gas pipeline compression experience.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location: United States-Georgia-Pooler

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry: Oil & Gas

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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