Sr. Mechanical Engineer

ADP, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote-friendly approach

Health care programs

Company-paid life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401k retirement plan with match

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead piping design activities across front-end and detailed engineering, serving as the mechanical lead on projects. You will coordinate with suppliers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to ensure high‑quality deliverables and code compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and experience with ASME/API standards. This remote, full-time position supports projects nationwide with hybrid collaboration and strong career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• PE license with ability to register with NCEES and in other states.
• Experience with ASME BPVC and PV Elite.
• Strong communication and leadership in a team environment.
• Consulting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping engineering design activities in FEED and detailed engineering.
• Interface with suppliers, clients, and other disciplines to support deliverables.
• Lead mechanical equipment specifications and selection activities for FEED and detailed engineering.
• Ensure compliance with ASME B31.x, API and client standards.
• Develop equipment specifications, data sheets, and vendor quotes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering

PE license

Tools

CAESAR II

PV Elite

Design Flow Solutions

PipeFLO

Job description

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Full Time Level 5 Remote, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1358

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus has recently partnered with Kestrel, and we are hiring a Sr. Mechanical Engineer that will support all project phases, with particular focus in front-end engineering and detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as mechanical engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading piping engineering design activities for the project in front-end and detailed engineering phases. Including the following:
  • Piping specification selection and development
  • Piping stress analysis calculations
  • Piping support selection and design
  • Ensure compliance with the applicable piping codes (ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8)
• Interface with suppliers, clients, as well as other engineering disciplines and designers in support of the project deliverables.
• Responsible for leading mechanical equipment specifications and selection activities for the project in front-end and detailed engineering phases. Including the following:
  • Ensuring equipment complies with the appropriate industry (ASME, API, etc.) as well as client/facility standards.
  • Development of specification drawings.
  • Completion of hydraulic calculations for equipment sizing/selection.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and metallurgical/mineral processing industries.
• PE license with ability to regisiter with NCEES and in other states
• Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
• Must be familiar with common metallurgies used in an industrial environment, with welding procedures and related ASME code, common corrosion mechanisms and methods of mitigation and be thoroughly knowledgeable of pertinent API documents used for guiding design.
• Experience with hydraulic analysis for piping and ductwork using software (e.g., Design Flow Solutions, PipeFLO, or others) to size/select pumps, blowers, compressors, etc.
• Experience with piping stress analysis, both static and dynamic, using CAESAR II software.
• Experience with analysis of equipment attachments/connections using NozzlePRO/FEPipe software.
• Experienced with developing equipment specifications and data sheets, and working with vendors to obtain quotes, adjudicate proposals and provide recommendations.
• Experience with ASME BPVC and design calculations using PV Elite software.
• Knowledge of applicable design standards addressing mechanical piping design/engineering (e.g., ASME, API, PIP, PFI, MSS, ANSI).
• Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.