Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Our client, a global engineering, procurement, and construction company is seeking Principal Mechanical Design Engineer who will provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership.
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Position: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Pay Rate: $75/hr. – $85/hr. on W2 (Depending on experience)
Duration: 12 months or longer
Schedule: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm
Responsibilities:
- Provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific project area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases.
- This is a lead position on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity.
- Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as a Supervising Lead providing guidance / supervision to other engineers and designers.
- Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements.
- Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
- Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity.
- Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients.
- Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.
- Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
- Develop and review estimates, schedules, and progress reports including effort hour estimating and staff forecasting.
- Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.
- Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals.
- Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
- Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards.
- Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines.
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
- Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs.
- Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects.
- Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment.
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
- Ability to prepare and review calculations and specifications for equipment in support of Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development
- Demonstrated proficiency in reading and working with P&IDs
- Demonstrated design experience in areas such as mechanical systems and equipment design and specification
- Demonstrated proficiency with 2D CADD applications such as Bentley MicroStation and Autodesk AutoCAD
- Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment including unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, pressure vessels, pumps and compressors, or packaged equipment
- Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections, and equipment performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off-design cases
- Provide equipment sizing and application support to project development or process
- Participate in material selection for equipment
- Develop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment general arrangement and outline drawings
- Participate in supplier / contractor bid clarification, negotiation, and/or award meetings
- Represent Mechanical in model reviews and closely monitor mechanical equipment layout
- Provide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment
- Provide consultation and/or on-site assistance for the installation, commissioning, and/or startup of equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer license
- Experience with design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1
- Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
- Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects
- Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting, and project close-out
- Practical field experience
- EPC project experience for the following industries:
- U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
- Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Static and/or rotating equipment
- Instrumentation and Control (I&C) specifications for equipment
- Finite element analysis
- Design of mechanical equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase to design development, construction, and commissioning
- Mechanical equipment in one or more of the following specialties: rotating equipment, pressure vessels, unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, or metallurgy and welding.
About our client:
Our client is a global engineering, procurement and construction company working with leaders in the energy, infrastructure, life sciences, advanced technologies, mining and metals industries, as well as government agencies headquartered in Texas.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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About APR Consulting
APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.
APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.