Staff Engineer

VAVCO LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vavco, LLC in the United States seeks a detail-oriented engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum & Natural Gas, or Process Engineering and at least 2 years of experience. The role covers design and support for pipeline pumping, compressor stations, storage, and metering facilities, following industry codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 and DOT CFR 49.

You will create PFDs and P&IDs, assist with equipment sizing and piping calculations, develop drawings and design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering, or Process Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering with desire to learn engineering and design functions for typical and complex pipeline pumping, compressor stations, liquid and gas storage, plant and metering facilities
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and process systems
• Interest in natural gas, energy, industrial, and process facility projects
• EIT certification or progress toward obtaining an EIT is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design activities related to natural gas production and transportation
• Create PFDs & P&IDs including control
• Assist with equipment sizing, piping calculations, material specifications, and technical documentation
• Develop engineering drawings and design packages under the direction of senior engineers
• Participate in field visits, construction support, startup, and commissioning activities
• Evaluate vendor's documentation, drawings and technical bids and provide the necessary recommendations to support the project
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, clients, and field personnel
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, PSM (HAZOPs)

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering

Bachelor's in Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

This position a detail-oriented person who has a minimum 2 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Must have the ability to perform and the desire to learn engineering and design functions for typical and complex pipeline pumping, compressor stations, liquid and gas storage, plant and metering facilities in accordance with industry codes such as, but not limited to ASME B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8 and DOT CFR 49 sections 192 and 195, including local, state, and federal regulations. This role requires a self-motivated individual.

Primary responsibilities:

• Support engineering and design activities related to natural gas production and transportation.
• Create PFDs & P&IDs including control
• Assist with equipment sizing, piping calculations, material specifications, and technical documentation
• Develop engineering drawings and design packages under the direction of senior engineers
• Participate in field visits, construction support, startup, and commissioning activities
• Evaluate vendor's documentation, drawings and technical bids and provide the necessary recommendations to support the project
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, clients, and field personnel
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, PSM (HAZOPs)
• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering, or Process Engineering from an accredited university
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
• Have a solid understanding and working knowledge of standard drawings such as, P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams, Equipment and Piping
• Understanding of fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and process systems
• Interest in natural gas, energy, industrial, and process facility projects
• EIT certification or progress toward obtaining an EIT is preferred

Vavco, LLC is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and success of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package. This includes competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement savings options, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and additional perks designed to promote work-life balance and long-term satisfaction.