Mechanical Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Directly responsible for the specification and design of all project's mechanical equipment for both stationary, rotating, and piping design.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops metallurgy for piping and mechanical equipment
• Develops mechanical data sheets prepared in conjunction with Mechanical Engineers and the Process Engineering group
• Develops piping stress analysis utilizing Caesar software
• Works in conjunction with the piping group and suggests modifications to piping routing to reduce piping stress to acceptable levels
• Develops "Request for Quote" documentation
• Develops bid tabs and makes recommendations to the client for the purchase of mechanical equipment
• Develops mechanical engineering standards for use on capital projects
• Performs calculations for vessel design re-rating, nozzle loading, pump sizing, including motor horsepower and NPSH
• Writes "scope of work" documents for mechanical/piping design plans

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 5-10 years' experience specifying and designing mechanical equipment for both stationary and rotating
• Currently licensed in at least one US State as a Professional Mechanical Engineer
• Thorough and detailed knowledge of all mechanical equipment – pumps, heat exchangers, air coolers, furnaces, vessels, towers, tower internals, etc. for the petroleum industry sector
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Experienced in developing and managing schedules and budgets for engineering/design work
• Familiarity with API, ANSI, ASME, and NFPA codes
• Available for short-term travel

IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

Reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager

V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times

· Periodic field work