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 equipmentDevelops mechanical data sheets prepared in conjunction with Mechanical Engineers and the Process Engineering groupDevelops 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 levelsDevelops "Request for Quote" documentation Develops bid tabs and makes recommendations to the client for the purchase of mechanical equipmentDevelops mechanical engineering standards for use on capital projectsPerforms 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 Engineering5-10 years' experience specifying and designing mechanical equipment for both stationary and rotatingCurrently 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 sectorExcellent communication skills – verbal and writtenExperienced in developing and managing schedules and budgets for engineering/design workFamiliarity with API, ANSI, ASME, and NFPA codesAvailable 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