Mechanical Design Engineer

Thomas Talent Network, LLC

Baton Rouge, LA

Medical , Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

This role seeks a solid individual contributor with 8-10 years of practical, applied experience.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Baton Rouge! We're seeking an experienced individual to play a pivotal role in our engineering projects. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing highly specialized fixed equipment such as heat exchangers, reaction vessels, and high-pressure vessels. You'll be a subject matter expert with the world’s premier EPC firm in this space.

Requirements

Your Impactful Role:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
PE License required in Texas and Louisiana preferred, or ability to obtain.
8-15 years of relevant experience in engineering design for oil & gas, petrochemical, or plastics manufacturing facility mechanical equipment.
General understanding of the cradle-to-grave workflow for an EPC project, with awareness of interdepartmental dependencies.
Capable of working in a close-knit team and independently. Leadership skills to lead large teams of multi-skilled engineers.
Organized, accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and a self-starter with high integrity.
Familiarity with industry codes, product safety standards, and regulations.
Comfortable with occasional international travel.

Preferred Skills:

10+ years in various mechanical engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a multidisciplinary petrochemical design environment.
ASME Section VIII, Division 2 High Pressure Experience preferred.
Knowledge: Familiarity with ASME VIII Division 3 and other codes/regulations. Knowledge of FEA analysis and fitness for service assessments (API 579) would be of interest.
Expertise: Experience with machinery/packages such as thermal oxidizers, pneumatic conveying systems, extruder/pelletizers, etc., is desirable.
Material Selection: Knowledge of material selection and familiarity with international codes for steel types used in the petrochemical sector.
Thermal Rating: Knowledge of thermal rating for heat exchangers would be beneficial.

Benefits