Design Engineer IV, Mechanical

Fluor•Denver, CO

1d•$108,000 - $201,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fluor's Metals & Mining Material Handling division, VIRTA Inc., is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer IV to join our Denver, CO team. This position will be responsible for managing the technical execution of projects both independently or under direction of Senior Engineering, such as packages and calculations. Ability to work with 2D and 3D design tools and lead and guide the designer/drafters. Provide support to estimating for bids, securing estimate for engineering and equipment. Will contribute to development of internal process and tools while looking for ways of improvement and implementation.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in Mechanical engineering field of study and a minimum of eight (8) years of work-related experience
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Must be able to travel up to 25%, international and domestic
Must excel in a team-oriented, deadline-driven manufacturing environment
Proficient with Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) conveyor design standards
Familiar with material handling system PIDs, flowsheets
Intermediate knowledge of Autodesk or related tools
Must have proficiency with belt conveyor analysis software such as Sidewinder, Beltstat or Belt Analyst
Experience in calculations and selection/specifications for material handling system components such as drive systems, belting idlers, pulleys, dust collection, hydraulic systems, etc.

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) or more yeara work experience
Membership in technical society, such as Profession Engineer
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
Practical field experience
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Responsibilities

Apply Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work
Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve complex engineering problems
Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Other duties as assigned