Mechanical Engineer

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Bucks, AL 36512 Duration: 12 months + extension

Requirements:

- 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.

- Accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Professional Engineer license desired).

- Strong background in power generation or heavy industrial facility design (new construction or retrofit).

Responsibilities:

- Lead mechanical design activities for small to medium retrofit, environmental, and new generation projects.

- Perform pipe sizing and routing, material selection, pipe support design, valve selection, and equipment layout.

- Develop P&IDs, equipment specifications, datasheets for valves and equipment, and hydraulic calculations.

- Provide technical direction to designers and contribute to project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

- Prepare and review inquiry packages, specifications for tanks, pumps, and balance of plant equipment.

- Conduct system checkout and assist with startup as needed.

- Make sound, independent engineering decisions with minimal information.

Skills & Expertise:

- Proficiency in mechanical engineering design principles and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Strong experience with P&ID development, piping system design/layout, and equipment selection.

- Familiarity with Pipe-Flo (or similar hydraulic calculation software).

- In-depth knowledge of process equipment: piping, valves (manual, control, relief), pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers.

- Expertise in relief valve and control sizing.

- Proven ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff, design engineering teams, and vendors.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person