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Mechanical Engineer III

Polaris Engineering
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Lake Charles, LA 70602, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves the specification and design of mechanical equipment for projects, including stationary, rotating, and piping design.
  • Candidates must have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5-10 years of experience in specifying and designing mechanical equipment.
  • The role requires proficiency in metallurgy for piping, mechanical data sheets, piping stress analysis, and development of engineering standards.
  • Excellent communication skills and familiarity with industry codes such as API, ANSI, ASME, and NFPA are essential for this position.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and the candidate must be licensed as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in at least one US State.

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 equipment
  • Develops mechanical data sheets prepared in conjunction with Mechanical Engineers and the Process Engineering group
  • Develops 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 levels
  • Develops "Request for Quote" documentation
  • Develops bid tabs and makes recommendations to the client for the purchase of mechanical equipment
  • Develops mechanical engineering standards for use on capital projects
  • Performs 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 Engineering
  • 5-10 years' experience specifying and designing mechanical equipment for both stationary and rotating
  • Currently 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 sector
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
  • Experienced in developing and managing schedules and budgets for engineering/design work
  • Familiarity with API, ANSI, ASME, and NFPA codes
  • Available 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




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