Senior Mechanical Process Engineer — Lead Cryogenic Systems

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Mechanical Process Engineer in the Advanced Solutions Group to lead design and execution of complex process systems for research facilities. Based in Farmington Hills, MI, you will manage multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction and startup.

You will own schedules and budgets, develop piping, cryogenic, high-temperature and HVAC systems, and ensure compliance with ASME codes.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 10 Years engineering experience or 12 Years engineering experience and a MS degree from an accredited engineering school.
• Prior experience designing process systems, including piping and thermal conditioning systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with both standard and specialized process piping systems.
• Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proactive, team-oriented approach and strong organizational abilities.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget for individual engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of process systems and components, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, chillers, and rotating equipment.
• Experience developing process system layouts, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Site and field installation experience, including troubleshooting and resolving process system issues.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code requirements.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, and process systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to develop new designs for various process systems supporting research and test facilities.
• Take ownership of the technical schedule and budget performance for assigned work.
• Independently plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering activities through the selection, adaptation, and modification of appropriate techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Analyze project features and scope while applying sound engineering principles and best practices.
• Review results from assigned tasks and junior engineers to ensure work is complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for project management teams and clients.
• Perform formal quality checks of others’ work to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Collaborate closely with structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers to support project objectives.
• Size and specify piping/ducting and related components, and select compressors, pumps, fans, valves, flow measurement, and fluid conditioning equipment.
• Design process and mechanical systems, including high-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems, high-temperature steam systems, refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems.
• Specialty HVAC systems and components.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Support the Project Manager in ongoing design and engineering efforts.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, as well as design reviews, with project teams and clients.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, conduct studies, perform calculations, and prepare preliminary layouts and sketches as required.
• Provide installation support and supervision, collaborating with suppliers, subcontractors, and other trades both remotely and at project sites.
• Create engineering calculations and specifications and oversee the development of engineering drawings.

Skills

Piping design

Process engineering

Project leadership

Mechanical systems

ASME codes

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

CAESAR II

Mathcad

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Senior Mechanical Process Engineer in the Advanced Solutions Group to lead design and execution of complex process systems for research facilities. Based in Farmington Hills, MI, you will manage multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction and startup.

You will own schedules and budgets, develop piping, cryogenic, high-temperature and HVAC systems, and ensure compliance with ASME codes.