Job Description

Overview

The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for performing advanced design and analysis work to support various projects, potentially acting as a discipline lead and managing resources. This position is available in Houston, TX; Tulsa, OK; or Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities

  • Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
  • Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • Develops broad knowledge of industrial piping design principles and skills in a specific practice area.
  • Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria for conventional projects.
  • Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.
  • Works on small projects or on portions of large projects.
  • Performs moderate design tasks.
  • Coordinates tasks and work with entry level engineers, designers, or administrative staff.
  • Assists in preparing and managing scope, budget and schedule for projects.
  • Prepares portions of project documents.
  • Creates or modifies equipment specifications and communicates with equipment suppliers.
  • Checks work for constructability, interferences, operational safety, and overall quality assurance.
  • Receives instruction on specific objectives.
  • Receives direction on unconventional and/or complex problems.
  • Receives a thorough review of completed work for application of sound professional judgment.
  • Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Cooperates with other team members and interacts with individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Assists with PM, client, customer contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments.
  • Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering required; MS degree preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
  • 5+ years related engineering experience with industrial equipment and industrial piping systems.
  • Strong skill set in understanding PFD’s and P&ID’s.
  • Understanding of industrial equipment and equipment packages.
  • Knowledge of selection of valves and other piping specialty components is required.
  • Working knowledge of CAESAR II, AutoPipe, etc. is preferred.
  • Design experience in NFPA 59A, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and ASME Section VIII is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to understand client specifications, procurement, commissioning and start-up standards.
  • Exhibits excellent listening, oral and written skills.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach and consistently positive demeanor.
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Wellness Program
  • Adoption Assistance

Additional Information

  • Occasional travel overtime may be required.
  • This position can be filled in Houston, TX; Tulsa, OK; or Pittsburgh, PA.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Wellness Program
Adoption Assistance

How this job compares

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IXthe ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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