Sr. Design Engineer - Sec III

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. seeks a Sr. Design Engineer to assess customer specs, perform mechanical design and FEA, and prepare manufacturing drawings for heat exchangers under ASME Section III/VIII and HEI standards.

The role involves reviewing drawings, coordinating with customers and internal teams, and developing design automation and standards for Section III products. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ASME Section III/VIII pressure vessels or heat exchangers in power/Process/oil & gas.
• Experience in designing pressure vessels and heat exchangers per ASME Section VIII-1 & 2, III, or HEI is required.
• PE license preferred and certifying engineer knowledge in ASME III is a plus.
• Proficiency in Intergraph CADWorx, PV Elite, Codeware Compress, RCS, HTRI or similar tools.
• Familiarity with CFD and drafting software such as AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and structural calculations (including FEA) and prepare drawings and BOMs.
• Create performance curves and analyses per HEI, ASME, TEMA, and PED standards.
• Review fabrication drawings for conformance to specs and codes.
• Support proposals and project execution with customers.
• Coordinate with engineering, estimating, supply management and sourcing.
• Inform PM of contract changes affecting price, scope, cost, quality or schedule.
• Develop in-house design automation for heat exchanger drafting and BOM integration.
• Perform onsite equipment inspections and document findings.
• Publish engineering standards for all Section III products.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

ASME standards

CADWorx

PV Elite

RCS

HTRI

Codeware

AutoCAD

Excel

VBA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Intergraph CADWorx

PV Elite

Codeware Compress

RCS

HTRI

Ansys

SolidWorks Simulation

Autodesk Inventor Nastran

Job description

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this essential position, you will be tasked with assessing customer specifications, conducting mechanical design calculations and related analyses (including numerical analysis/FEA), preparing, verifying, and/or reviewing manufacturing drawings, as well as documenting, presenting, and updating of these activities to others as required. Your expertise will be crucial in the development of standards to facilitate the thermal and mechanical design and drafting of various types of heat exchangers for the ASME Section III Program. At TEI we value creativity, collaboration, and commitment to excellence, making this an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer looking to advance their career and make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and structural calculations (including FEA), prepare design details, fabrication drawings, and bills of materials. Analyze foundation loading and perform code calculations.
• Create performance curves, operating manuals, and heat exchanger analysis per HEI, ASME, TEMA, and PED standards. Use software tools and coordinate with specialty engineers as required.
• Review fabrication drawings for conformity to client specification and applicable codes and standards.
• Support technical comments and follow-up with customers during proposals and project execution.
• Facilitate discussions on quality assurance and construction materials with external customers and internal departments, including engineering, estimating, supply management, and global sourcing.
• Inform the Project Manager of contract changes affecting price, scope, cost, quality, or delivery schedule.
• Develop in-house design automation programs for mechanical design and drafting of Heat Exchangers, linking output like bills of materials to an estimating program for sales support.
• Perform onsite equipment inspections and create reports documenting findings.
• Development and publish comprehensive engineering and design standards for all Section III product offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering of ASME Section III and/or VIII Pressure Vessels and/or Heat Exchangers in power or Process/Oil & Gas market applications is required.
• Direct related work experience in designing various types of pressure vessels and heat exchangers in accordance with ASME Section VIII-1 & 2, ASME Section III, or HEI Standards is required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license in Mechanical or Structural Discipline is preferred.
• Qualification requirements of a Certifying Engineer as defined within ASME Section III is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.1, AWS, and AISC is a plus.
• Proficient in mechanical calculations and design software such as Intergraph CADWorx, PV Elite, Codeware Compress, RCS, HTRI, or similar tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Products: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel & Power Point.
• Experience in FEA: Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation or Autodesk Inventor Nastran.
• Knowledge of CFD is a plus: Ansys Fluent.
• Proficient in Drafting: AutoCAD, Inventor or Solid Works.
• Experience in Programming: Excel, Mathcad, Visual Basic or Others is a plus.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 annually DOE