Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading design, analysis, and construction for industrial projects

Key Responsibilities

• project scheduling
• conceptual design
• scope development
• piping review
• stress analysis
• cost validation

Tasks

-Work with Project Engineer/Manager to ensure that project schedule will be met, and complete documents provided for each deliverable. -Apply your knowledge in Food & Personal Care, Bioprocessing, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, Manufacturing and Industrial and shipbuilding facilities/systems (Conceptual Design). -Develop scopes of work based on RFPs and pre-bid meetings with clients. -Ensure understanding and compliance with owner’s requirements of the facility or corporate standards related to mechanical design. -Perform field inspections and review of reports. -Interpret scopes-of-work and translate them into executable project plans. -Mentor other mechanical engineers and designers.Construction Support: -Contribute to the preparation of construction documents including drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment datasheets. -Establish and document the mechanical systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues. -Manage project mechanical engineering and design team and oversee all aspects of the mechanical scope related primarily to equipment and piping. -Perform detailed reviews of piping isometrics, piping plans, pipe specifications, P&IDs, and other design documents. -Oversee piping group activities related to mechanical equipment, piping and 3D modeling to support mechanical deliverables. -Perform pipe stress analysis utilizing software such as CAESAR II, NozzlePro, etc. -Confirm and review applicable codes and standards such as, but not limited to, the IBC, ASME, API, PIP and NFPA. -Perform and document engineering calculations related to mechanical engineering for the purpose of selecting code compliant systems and equipment. -Perform sizing and selection of equipment and systems. -Work with owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value-engineering options as necessary. -Work with the project team to design a cohesive, technically acceptable, and optimized piping system. -Oversee problem solving efforts for field oversights and addressing RFI’s.

Requirements

• professional engineer
• hvac
• caesar ii
• 12+ years
• abet
• leadership

What You Bring

-Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship. -Twelve (12)+ years industry experience. -Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain your PE within the first year of employment. -HVAC and plumbing design for industrial facilities. -Experience in managing personnel and project engineering. -Pipe stress analysis experience utilizing software such as CAESAR II. -Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, PIP and API codes. -Experience leading teams of engineers on design projects. -Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from ABET accredited program required. -Significant experience designing and installing retrofits and upgrades at manufacturing, industrial, and shipbuilding facilities. -Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen. -Experience with Design/Build and EPC projects.

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Benefits

-Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). -Employee Recognition Awards. -Robust Employee Referral Program. -Professional Training and Development. -Peer Mentor Program -Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account. -Annual performance and compensation reviews.

About Merrick & Company

-Delivers full-service solutions—from planning and design to construction support—in engineering, architecture, surveying and geospatial disciplines. -Specializes in large, complex projects across sectors like energy, national security, infrastructure, life sciences and manufacturing. -Typical engagements include biocontainment labs, renewable energy facilities, transportation mapping, high-tech manufacturing plants and military installations. -Driven by a narrative of solving unique problems with the right blend of tried-and-true methods and innovative techniques. -Unusual fact: built Panama’s Gorgas Institute biocontainment campus combining technical sophistication with environmental sensitivity. -Headquartered in Colorado, it has expanded to 20 offices across the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK and serves projects on all seven continents.

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