Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

GIG General / Generation Industrial & Government

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We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work / life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive and meaningful career. Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman / minority-owned full service engineering, procurement, & construction management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services including electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, & distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in Knoxville, TN in delivering a wide range of projects for our Generation, Industrial, and Government clients. Experience with design, engineering, procurement, and construction processes in multi-discipline projects is required.

The ideal candidate will have expertise across various mechanical systems and possess an aptitude for leading and supporting multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept through implementation. They understand the steps, effort, and additional resources required to successfully execute their work. They can work independently with limited supervision to complete projects ranging from small with short delivery to large and complex. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients is required. The candidate must be well organized, skilled in critical thinking, able to quickly recognize issues, and ready to provide solutions.

Preferred qualifications of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA).
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Additional software skills including Bluebeam, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Vault, Plant3D, Inventor, ReCap, SolidWorks, FARO Scene, and other 3D rendering programs preferred.
• The development and review of engineering calculations, design criteria and performing / Checking calculations on various systems and software packages
• Experience with Detailed Stress Analysis – In depth analysis of piping systems, custom piping components, or fabrication assemblies utilizing AutoPIPE, Caesar II, Paulin PRG, Nastran, Inventor, and / or SolidWorks
• Experience with Hydraulic Analysis, including pump and piping system analysis, utilizing manual methods and PipeFLO or Fathom software. This should include single phase, two phase and gravity flow conditions
• Tank and Vessel Design – ASME BPVC and API Standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, finding non-standard design solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

Successful candidates will be :

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