A Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer will perform industrial and mechanical engineering services on industrial process projects of small to large scope for facilities that process minerals, fertilizers, pulp and paper, and petrochemicals, among others.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing various design services as an engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mass balance, calculations, equipment selection, instrument selection, and general arrangements for bulk material handling, process piping, conveyance equipment detail shop drawings, dust collection, chute fabrication drawings, tank/bin design, and equipment platforms/catwalks with minimal direction from supervising staff.
• Providing oversight and coordination of projects, and working with assigned design managers and project managers, to meet client’s budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines
• Coordinating and communicating all aspects of industrial and mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams as requested by the Design Manager or Project Engineer.
• Developing project schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents
• Complying with quality control policies and procedures
• Providing support services during the bidding process, i.e., preparing addenda, and amendments, attend pre-bid meetings, open bids, tabulate bids, technical bid analysis, etc. as directed
• Performing construction phase services, including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings, preparing as-builts, etc., as directed
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from senior engineers and project managers
• Working independently with limited direction
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff in the Industrial Engineering Department
• Performing other responsibilities as assigned by the Project Engineer, Design Manager, Project Managers, principals, and senior management.
• Provide technical input to the engineering design as value engineering and industry best practices
• Perform other duties as required

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for document organization and clarity
• Responsible for discipline drawing coordination
• Develop design options for the resolution of system conflicts
• Develop proposals and project reports
• Monitor individual performance relative to project budget and schedule
• Coordinate work product with other disciplines
• Adhere to the project budget and schedule
• Travel up to 30%

Education, Technology, and Experience

• A Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer should typically have 10 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an Industrial firm or multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm with substantial knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Bulk material handling
  • Process piping
  • Conveyance equipment
  • Detail shop drawings
  • Dust collection
  • Chute fabrication drawings
  • Tank/bin design
  • Rotating equipment
  • Equipment platforms/catwalks
• Must have graduated from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program, ideally in one of the following disciplines:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Process Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one US state is preferred.
• A Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management. Working familiarity with design and production software to the point of utilizing the software in the development of project documents and interacting with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable.
  Specific software includes:
  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • BIM
• 24-hour MSHA miner safety training is desirable
• Applicable Autodesk certifications is desirable
• Active membership in drafting or modeling-related organizations (local or web-based) is desirable
• A certificate of Management for Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM) is desirable
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal and professional growth. An ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process is desirable.
• Familiarity with MSHA standards and other related industrial process design parameters is highly desired.
• Design or construction experience in Design/Build and EPC project delivery methods is desirable.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess excellent communication skills
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, and some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.