Sr. Design Engineer - Sec III

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

Job summary

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to assess customer specifications, perform mechanical design calculations (FEA), prepare and review drawings, and document activities for HEI/ASME standards.

Responsibilities include creating performance curves, supporting proposals, and developing in-house design automation for heat exchangers, with onsite equipment inspections and standards development. DOE-based compensation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher engineering degree required with advanced degrees a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in engineering ASME Section III/VIII and/or HEI, pressure vessels or heat exchangers.
• Experience with ASME Section VIII-1/2, III, HEI standards preferred.
• Active PE license in Mechanical/Structural is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1, AWS, AISC is a plus.
• Proficiency in mechanical calculations and CAD/CAE tools listed.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and structural calculations including FEA and related analyses.
• Prepare design details, fabrication drawings, and BOMs.
• Review drawings for conformance to specs and codes.
• Support proposals and project execution with customers.
• Develop design automation and integrate with estimating tools.

Skills

FEA

Mechanical calculations

Drafting

Communication

Project coordination

Programming/automation

Abillity to work with standards

Excel/Office tools

Thermal/heat exchanger design

PDf/Drawings review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Nuclear/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Nuclear/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Intergraph CADWorx

PV Elite

Codeware Compress

RCS

HTRI

Ansys

SolidWorks Simulation

Autodesk Inventor Nastran

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

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