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JOB OVERVIEW
Our client, with offices in the greater Miami, FL area, is looking for a Design Engineer. This versatile visionary will be responsible for the engineering design, optimization and technical leadership of critical mechanical and process systems, all the while supporting the client's 24/7 Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) operation.
This role focuses on developing innovative engineering solutions involving thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and mechanical system design to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
Working closely with Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Project Engineering, this position leads the design, evaluation, and implementation of mechanical systems including pumps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, HVAC, chillers, water treatment equipment and filtration systems. The successful candidate combines strong analytical engineering skills with practical experience designing systems for continuous industrial operations.
CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Design and optimize mechanical and process systems supporting RAS operations.
• Perform engineering calculations related to fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics and hydraulic system performance.
• Evaluate existing system performance and develop engineering solutions that improve efficiency, uptime and reliability.
• Develop equipment specifications, P&IDs, design packages and technical documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and develop permanent engineering solutions.
• Develop engineering standards and design best practices.
• Continuous focus on optimizing company licenses to operate safely and stay in line with environmental compliance.
• Coordinate internal projects.
• Analyze system performance data and implement financially prioritized engineering solutions to improve up-time and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and optimize chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, valves, filtration systems and chemical treatment processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to energy usage, water quality, operational stability and process performance.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENTS PLUS SPECIALIZED SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or other), aquaculture, systems operations, or related field required. (Advanced technical degree or master's degree a plus.)
• 5-10 years of engineering design experience in continuous industrial operations (e.g., power generation, marine, utilities, water treatment, food processing, chemical plants or similar)
• Experience in marine engineering, Navy engineering or merchant marine operations is highly desirable.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Plant3D, Revit or similar engineering software.
• Experience developing engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
• Ability to operate effectively in a biologically sensitive production environment
SALARY CONSIDERATIONS AND BENEFITS INFORMATION
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Company offers very competitive benefits, including generous personal time off (PTO) and an opportunity to work in a unique field, with room to grow.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a combined office and production environment within a 24/7 aquaculture facility.
COMPANY SCHEDULE
Core business hours are Monday-Friday, with a modified schedule in place to support individual projects. NOTE: Theremay be a need to respond to calls outside of standard work hours, but those engagements are generally very imited.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Florida-based candidates are preferred, but the client does offer a generous relocation package.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is a HUGE PLUS.
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Additional Skills
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AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Fischer
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA