Mechanical Engineer, Principal

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• specification development
• risk assessment
• cost estimating
• project scheduling
• client management

Tasks

-Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities. -Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities. -Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications. -Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor. -Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations. -Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects. -Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards and other factors. -Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized. -Independently prepare advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements. -Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers. -May lead large scope multi-discipline projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work. -Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications. -Resolve design and development issues. -Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants. -Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages. -Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations. -Undertake technical and feasibility studies including site investigations. -Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope. -Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it. -Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary. -Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings. -Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures. -Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions. -Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget. -Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments. -Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures. -Utilize complex and repetitive calculations. -Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope. -Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. -Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker’s performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions. -Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.

Requirements

• caesar ii
• bachelor's degree
• industry experience
• eit
• huet
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Caesar II, NozzlePRO and/or PIPE-FLO software experience preferred. -Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred. -Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. -Large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred. -Industry experience required. -Minimum of 20 years of experience preferred. -Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary. -Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems. -Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. -Ability to organize and direct a project to completion. -Working knowledge of piping, pressure vessel and equipment codes (ASME, API, etc.) preferred. -Field experience required. -Working knowledge of the design of piping systems and process equipment preferred. -Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. -Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred. -Ability to travel offshore to client facilities and HUET training preferred or ability to obtain HUET certification. -Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.

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