Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 -- Energy & Industrial Group

About the position Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: You will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues. Act as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work. Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work. Prepare technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment. Prepare engineering studies. Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation. Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design. Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers. Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
• Investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
• Act as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work.
• Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
• Prepare technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment.
• Prepare engineering studies.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; MSME preferred.
• Ten or more years experience in the design of mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants (power, oil & gas, or chemical), with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements;
• Experience must include the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and the preparation of performance sizing calculations and specifications.
• Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Able to create design schematics, such as flow diagrams and P&IDs, using computer design software.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• PE license or ability to earn a PE license is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Construction and start-up experience a plus.
• Commissioning experience a plus.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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