Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Piping Focus
Location: Multiple U.S. locations including Bellingham, WA; Billings, MT; Bismarck, ND; Minneapolis, MN; Spokane, WA; Vancouver, WA
(Relocation assistance available for candidates willing to move)
Compensation:
Target base salary range: $140,000 - $160,000, with potential up to $170,000 for exceptional candidates.
Job Description:
This position involves supporting all phases of engineering projects, with a particular emphasis on front-end and detailed engineering. The role will serve as the mechanical engineering lead on projects and will ensure effective coordination and communication with other engineering disciplines.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports administratively to the Mechanical/Structural Manager
- Reports functionally to the discipline lead engineer and/or project manager/project engineer during project execution
Key Responsibilities:
Piping Engineering Lead (Front-End & Detailed Engineering Phases):
- Selection and development of piping specifications
- Execution of piping stress analysis calculations
- Selection and design of piping supports
- Ensure compliance with applicable piping codes (e.g., ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8)
- Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and designers
Mechanical Equipment Engineering:
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., ASME, API) and internal standards
- Develop equipment specification drawings
- Perform hydraulic calculations for equipment sizing and selection
Additional Duties:
- May include other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in industries such as petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation, and metallurgical/mineral processing
- Consulting experience is strongly preferred
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in quality management of discipline-specific deliverables
- Familiarity with common industrial metallurgies, welding procedures, corrosion mitigation, and relevant API standards
- Hydraulic analysis software experience (e.g., Design Flow Solutions, PipeFLO)
- Piping stress analysis experience using CAESAR II
- Equipment attachment analysis using NozzlePRO/FEPipe
- Equipment specification development and vendor coordination
- ASME BPVC design calculations using PV Elite
- Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical piping design standards (e.g., ASME, API, PIP, PFI, MSS, ANSI)
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to resolve issues and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment
Certifications & Licenses:
- PE license preferred; ability to register with NCEES and in other states is desirable
- Eligibility for a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required
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Anil Chamoli
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