Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

Job: Senior Mechanical Engineer/Lead

Location: Seven Fields, PA

Salary Range: $155,000 - $180,000

Top Skills or Software: Piping, Stress Analysis

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Senior Level (10+ years)

PE License Highly Preferred

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm - 3 days in office

Travel Expectations: 10% travel to client sites

Direct Reports: 2-3 direct reports

Job Description

We currently have a Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Department Lead opening to support operations at our Seven Fields, PA office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and will lead engineering efforts in the mechanical design areas as part of a multi-office design team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assignments will have leadership and oversight of mechanical/piping engineers and designers as well as interface with project managers to fulfill project requirements.

- Plans, organizes, and manages the mechanical and piping engineering/design including, monitoring progress, schedule and hour expenditure on all projects.

- Participates in proposal development, presentations and business development activities.

- Interfaces with project managers to determine specific project staffing needs and assures assignments are made consistent with technical requirements and individual development needs of staff.

- Create and develop a project design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layout drawings from concept through approval.

- Develop specifications, data sheets, drawing requirements for a complete RFQ package, approve vendor supplied drawings and data for equipment packages. Develop Technical bid evaluations and make recommendations on specific equipment and components.

- Coordinate with pipe designers and other disciplined designers in the development of project 3D models as well as interdisciplinary reviews.

- Review and selection of piping specifications.

- Reviews the mechanical and piping requirements for manpower and technical capability for efficient execution of contracts.

- Oversees professional development of department staff, evaluates performance and makes salary recommendations.

Capabilities and Credentials:

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

- Registered Engineer (P.E.) is preferred or the ability to obtain a license.

- 10+ years’ relevant experience supporting heavy steel/oil & gas projects is preferred.

- Experience creating PFDs and P&IDs is required.

- Knowledge of Caesar II or equivalent

- Functional knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting and analysis software.

- The ability to work on two or more interdisciplinary projects at once while effectively managing time and prioritizing project deliverables.

- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.

- Travel to job sites up to 10% of the time.

RT Patterson, an Allied Resources Group (ARG) affiliate, offers a comprehensive set of benefit programs as part of its total compensation package. These programs include both low and high-deductible health plans (some compatible with HRA and HSA) dental and vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401k matching program, group term life and AD&D plan, disability insurance, 529 education savings plan, paid parental leave, employee wellness program, and bereavement leave.