Sr. Mechanical Engineer

at Stantec in PORTLAND, Maine, United States

Job Description

Sr. Mechanical Engineer – ( 2500012Y )

Description

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work?-?and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing new EV charging, hydrogen or CNG delivery systems, CO2 capture system, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing operation and design or existing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing?-?and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant on our professional consulting services team, your role is to work independently on medium and large projects of high complexity, and/or as a leader of a team or project through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for developing and implementing an engineering discipline group equipped with up-to-date engineering and design tools and innovations, technical and supervisory capabilities and operating procedures to successfully and efficiently execute projects and consulting services resulting in client satisfaction and on-time delivery.

You will perform a variety of tasks which may include mechanical calculations, develop technical bid analysis, develop capital cost estimate (TIC), prepare piping and equipment specifications, participate for developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), review 3D model, piping plans, and isometric drawings, attend Constructability review meetings, and perform field work.

Your Key Responsibilities

+ Responsible for large projects of high complexity.

+ Ensure appropriate application of codes and standards (both legislated and customer-specific).

+ Oversee and manage the quality of project deliverables.

+ Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mechanical engineered systems or products for a project.

+ Effectively manage multi-discipline technical staff and promote team spirit to execute projects successfully.

+ Act as technical advisor on more unusual and complex issues and guide staff on solutions.

+ Perform and/or review/approve engineering calculations.

+ Develop Design Basis Memorandum (DBM).

+ Complete required mechanical calculations for equipment sizing, material selection, etc.

+ Understand and direct work within Stantec’s quality control guidelines.

+ Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

+ Utilizes technologies in development of models of mechanical systems and provides markups for junior engineers/ designers.

+ Support design and drafting team members in the development of all mechanical drawings deliverables related to the construction and modification of our client’s facilities.

+ Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

+ Prepares and revises documentation in various mechanical phases.

+ Participate in client/vendor/contractor meetings potentially including HAZOP, 3D model reviews and design reviews.

+ Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.

+ Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with related documents.

+ Provides direct mentoring to assigned staff; develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentoring to strengthen technical abilities.

+ Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.

+ Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical group.

+ Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.

+ Assists with the development of proposal for smaller, and complex projects.

+ Prepare data sheets and specifications for equipment procurement

+ Perform piping stress analysis by commercial software.

+ Develop material selection diagrams

+ Develop Piping Specifications, and Hydrotest procedures.

+ Develop Welding procedures.

+ Perform pumps sizing, wall thickness calculation by ASME B31.3 / B31.8 and B31.4.

+ Perform ASME Pressure Vessel Calculation by company standard software.

+ Performs calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software

+ Good knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 192 and 194.

+ Participates in constructability review.

+ Become a champion of Stantec’s EH&S program, with a focus on safety in the field.

+ Ensure all work is completed with safety of paramount concern.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

+ Strong understanding of mechanical engineering design principles and applicable ASME, CSA, API, TEMA, ASTM, NACE codes and standards.

+ Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

+ Proven mentoring skills and desire to work with and encourage junior staff.

+ Strong knowledge of mechanical systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

+ Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.

+ Extensive Oil/Gas and General Industries experience required.

+ Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.outcomes.

+ Demonstrates creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving problems

+ Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to proactively and effectively communicate ideas to others.

+ Strong consulting skills including ability to act as main point of contact to various stakeholders.

+ Leading by example, integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

+ Experience with facility retrofit (brownfield) projects is an asset.

+ Field and Construction experience is preferred.

+ Knowledge of and ability to use standard computer applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.

+ Good knowledge of hydraulics software: Pipe Phase, Pipe-Flo, AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse.

+ Good knowledge of Google Earth, Bluebeam Vu, Navisworks, AutoCAD viewer tools.

+ Good knowledge of: Vessel Rating, Heat Exchanger rating, PV-Elite, COADE Caesar.

+ Ability to review and approve work.

+ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and a proven ability to write clear, thorough technical reports.

+ Demonstrated ability to handle multiple jobs/projects.

+ Proven problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

+ Detailed understanding of and ability to execute/work with project deliverables such as Process Flow Diagram, P&ID, Isometrics, General Arrangements, equipment list, line list, etc.

+ Detailed understanding of various equipment used in oil & gas such as vessels, tanks, heat exchangers & coolers, heaters, rotating equipment (pumps and compressors), packaged equipment, valves & specialty items.

+ Strong understanding of material selection to support design of process piping and equipment

+ Knowledge of fabrication and construction techniques and processes.

+ Pipe Stress Analysis capabilities with CAESAR software is a plus

+ Must have a good driving record and valid Driver’s License.

+ Prior to employment with Stantec, this position will require the successful passing of a drug