Sr Mechanical Engineer

Progressive; Lusby (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a senior reliability-focused engineer to support the operation and long-term performance of critical plant equipment at our Maryland facility. You will drive condition monitoring, asset strategies, and defect elimination initiatives to prevent failures.

You will lead cross-functional planning, design, procurement, and construction for pipeline and compression projects, with oversight across all project phases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience; PE license preferred.
• Experience with infrastructure, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
• Strong background in reliability-focused initiatives and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day operation, long-term performance, and reliability of critical plant equipment.
• Prevents equipment failures through condition monitoring and asset strategies.
• Leads planning, design, procurement, and construction of pipeline and compression projects.
• Provides technical oversight throughout all project phases.
• Mentors engineers and technicians to build a reliability-centered culture.
• Collaborates with managers and senior engineers on complex projects and process improvements.
• Develops engineering designs, specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Manages materials procurement, construction administration, inspections, and maintenance activities.

Skills

PE license

5+ years experience

Reliability engineering

Project leadership

Education

PE license preferred

Job description

• 5+ Years of Professional Engineering Experience (PE License preferred)
• Supports day-to-day operation, long-term performance, and reliability of critical plant equipment
• Responsible for infrastructure, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping systems, and rotating equipment
• Prevents equipment failures through condition monitoring, asset strategies, and defect elimination initiatives
• Enhances early detection of equipment degradation through reliability and monitoring programs
• Drives cross-functional collaboration and alignment on reliability-focused initiatives
• Champions reliability best practices and mentors teams to build a reliability-centered culture
• Leads planning, design, procurement, and construction of pipeline and compression projects
• Provides technical oversight throughout all project phases
• Assists with training and development of engineers and technicians
• Collaborates with managers and senior engineers on complex projects and process improvements
• Develops engineering designs, specifications, drawings, and cost estimates
• Manages materials procurement, construction administration, inspections, and maintenance activities
• Conducts engineering studies, investigations, and prepares technical reports
• Provides engineering support to multiple departments
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Provides technical support for fixed mechanical equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and piping systems
• Supports LNG and condensate loading systems, valves, filters, flares, restriction orifices, and fire protection equipment
• Manages mechanical integrity programs including hose management, flange management, welding, NDT, and fitness-for-service assessments
• Performs piping stress analysis and vibration management (AIV/FIV)
• Provides frontline troubleshooting and response for mechanical issues and equipment failures
• Supports long-term plant reliability, availability, and maintenance objectives
• Works on operation, maintenance, and reliability improvements for critical plant assets and systems

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