Lead Mechanical Equipment Engineer

Wood Group•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Wood is currently recruiting for experienced Mechanical Equipment Engineers for their Specialty Chemicals and Life Sciences Market Sector. Wood is recognized globally and throughout many industries for this engineering capability. We tackle engineering projects ranging in complexity from simple to world class. Customers rely on our engineering design experience and lessons learned where we are able to provide certainty of outcome through world class project delivery. The engineer will join a team of mechanical and process engineers designing and modifying facilities which produce chemicals, biochemicals, biofuels, pharmaceuticals and related industrial products. This position will be based in either the Atlanta, Georgia or Greenville, South Carolina area.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have 10 years plus of related industry experience
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, ASTM, ASCE, NFPA, NACE, OSHA)
A degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited school
Excellent written and verbal communication is critical for this position
Ability to work and excel in team environments is critical for this position

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Consulting Industry is preferred
Professional Engineering License is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for producing safe, technically accurate and cost effective mechanical equipment designs and deliverables for Chemical and Life Science facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable specifications and standards and completing work within project budget and schedule
Individual responsibility will be commensurate with capability and experience level
Works within a project team environment
Become familiar with project and department procedures
Prepare data sheets, equipment specifications, inquiry requisitions, technical bid evaluations, purchase requisitions and change orders
Provide updates to the Project equipment list and P&IDs
Assist in preparation of equipment cost, size, and weight estimates
Review and markup vendor data for compliance to the purchase requisition and project requirements, ensuring consistency with primary project documents (Equipment List, PFDs, P&IDs)
Coordinate with engineering and design disciplines to ensure that equipment interfaces with process/utility systems, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and structural are effectively implemented; work with design groups to ensure 3D model accurately depicts equipment/package components
Communicate effectively with project team, vendors and client; inform Project Lead of significant issues and changes impacting manhours, cost or schedule
Manage and coordinate technical issues for equipment purchase orders through equipment FAT and delivery
Understand and monitor package milestone dates related to material purchase, issuance of documents, fabrication, inspection / testing and delivery; help expedite vendors to meet purchase order requirements / project schedule
Coordinate with package inspector(s). Read inspection reports, attend pre-inspection meetings, prepare vendor site visit reports, attend witnessed tests, attend final inspection, and help resolve quality issues