Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Process & Plant Design

Our client, a global leader in bioethanol, biofuels, and biochemical process technologies, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Process & Plant Design to help deliver innovative process technology projects from concept development through startup.

Salary Range: $110,000–$135,000 annually. Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience, technical expertise, industry background, and overall qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering function (20% team leadership, 80% hands-on design).
• Develop and maintain piping specifications, mechanical standards, and design details.
• Create and review 2D/3D engineering packages using AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Interpret and update PFDs, P&IDs, and general arrangement drawings.
• Review vendor drawings, fabrication packages, and equipment data sheets.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, and rotating equipment selection.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with TEMA, ASME, ASTM, API, and NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in chemical, biofuel, process manufacturing, or capital project environments.
• Expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D, P&ID development, hydraulics, pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, and process piping.
• Experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam, pump sizing software, Fisher Spec Manager, and Microsoft Excel/VBA preferred.
• FE or PE certification preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.