Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Superior Engineering, LLC; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Engineering, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of client projects. The role requires applying mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, and materials science to deliver solutions within scope, schedule, and budget.

The Senior Engineer will mentor junior engineers, coordinate cross-discipline tasks, and interface with client representatives on-site to ensure technically sound, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Develop process design basis and cost estimates; interact with vendors.
• Track hours, review schedules, stay within budget; report weekly ETCs.
• Draft and update mechanical department procedures.
• Review calculations and equipment lists.
• Support mechanical engineers and designers in design of fixed/rotating equipment.
• Coordinate with leads across disciplines to meet budgets and schedules.
• Interface on-site with client representatives.
• Demonstrate broad technical knowledge and act as a technical expert.
• Check work across discipline levels.
• Identify out-of-scope work and initiate change orders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AFT Fathom

Arrow

PV Elite

Ceasar

HVAC software

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing the mechanical component of the client project. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will apply principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, and materials science to solve complex engineering problems. This role is responsible for meeting the scope schedule and budget of assigned projects. This role must be able to prioritize work assignments and coordinate variety of tasks while paying attention to detail and resolving issues or conflicts. Typically, the Sr. Engineer is the lead that will execute mechanical engineering design projects while mentoring young engineers showing them how to apply the engineering skills they have learned. This position requires strong analytical skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. This position reports to the Mechanical Department Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop process design basis and cost estimate including working with vendors when needed.
• Track hours used to execute project tasks, review projects schedules, complete tasks within allowed budget and schedule, and report weekly ETC’s.
• Identify department procedure requirements and help draft/update mechanical department procedures.
• Review calculations, line lists, equipment lists, specialty items list, and equipment data sheets prepared by other mechanical engineers.
• Provide assistance to mechanical engineers and designers in all aspects of mechanical design, including fixed and rotating equipment for heavy industries, material handling, plumbing, motors or HVAC.
• Work with engineering leads from other disciplines to maintain budgets and stay on schedule.
• On-site interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers.
• Possess thorough knowledge of mechanical discipline to perform tasks without supervisory assistance
• Demonstrates technical knowledge in most areas within field of practice and recognized as technical expert in several areas.
• Ability to accurately check work produced at all discipline skill levels
• Good computer skills, familiarity with common software as well as specialty mechanical engineering software such as AFT Fathom, and Arrow, PV Elite, Ceasar, and HVAC software.
• Identify out of scope work and initiate change order process
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications – Skills:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ Years experience working as a Mechanical Engineer