Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $67.30 - $79.32 per hour
Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and technical execution of mining-related projects involving piping networks, HVAC installations, bulk material handling equipment, and crushing systems.
• Produce engineering designs and technical solutions for heavy industrial facilities across all project phases, from initial planning through detailed design.
• Develop and evaluate mechanical systems, equipment layouts, and supporting infrastructure to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Execute mechanical engineering activities for standalone and multidisciplinary projects, including design development, technical review, and coordination of deliverables.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications, material selections, technical bid documents, and vendor submissions.
• Define project design requirements and engineering criteria and verify compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the work of engineering designers, drafters, and other technical personnel involved in project execution.
• Coordinate mechanical design activities with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration and consistency of project deliverables.
• Monitor project progress to support adherence to approved scope, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, equipment specifications, and operating procedures.
• Perform design basis development, conceptual engineering, front-end engineering, and detailed design activities.
• Evaluate design packages for constructability, code compliance, technical suitability, and cost-effective implementation.
• Interface with project participants, suppliers, contractors, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
• Support engineering change management by evaluating and documenting modifications affecting scope, budget, schedules, or material quantities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experience supporting mining or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience designing and analyzing piping systems, HVAC systems, crushing circuits, and material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process and mechanical design principles focused on operational efficiency, equipment reliability, safety, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Proficiency in material selection and stress analysis for piping systems, platework, and related mechanical components.
• Ability to prepare, interpret, and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Working knowledge of industrial piping design standards, process diagrams, and engineering graphical symbols.
• Experience supervising or coordinating the work of designers, drafters, and technical personnel within engineering project environments.
• Familiarity with mechanical integrity programs and industry standards, including API, ASME, MSS, ASTM, and related codes.
• Experience using engineering modeling and analysis software for system design, evaluation, and optimization.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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