Mechanical Engineer III

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Clarkesville, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Mechanical Engineer III who will be generally responsible for performing all aspects of complete designs for small and large mechanical engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision. The primary responsibilities will include supporting site management with contractor oversight and contract administration, field coordination of activities, and administrative tasks related to contract documentation. The engineer will ensure contractor adherence to site safety and quality procedures, document daily activities, attend project meetings, interpret technical specifications and drawings, coordinate material/equipment delivery, and complete necessary deliverables. The role also involves ensuring contractors follow LOTO and confined space procedures, assisting with scope development, contractor evaluations, contract closeout, and invoice validation. The engineer must coordinate daily activities, understand their responsibilities, and respond to site conditions with minimal direction. Immediate reporting of incidents or unsafe conditions to the Purchaser’s onsite representative is required.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.
Knowledge of design standards and codes.
Knowledge, application and specification of piping materials.
Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.
Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems.
Flexibility and stress analysis of moderately complex piping systems.
Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items.
Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems.
Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints.
Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems.
Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.
Estimating piping related construction quantities from conceptual documents.
Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent presentation skills.
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support site management with contractor oversight and contract administration on assigned Projects.
Perform field coordination of activities and administrative tasks related to contract documentation in Purchaser’s Unifier for assigned discipline.
Adhere to and ensure onsite contractor adherence to site safety procedures and programs, including behavior-based safety (BBS) program utilizing the Purchaser’s software.
Adhere to and participate in the Purchaser’s Stop Work Authority (SWA) program.
Adhere to and participate in Southern Safety Trilateral (SST) front-line supervisor training.
Adhere to and ensure onsite contractor adherence to site quality procedures and programs, including participation in quality surveillance program utilizing the Purchaser’s software.
Document daily activities and interactions with contractors through the Daily Log form in Unifier.
Attend and participate in necessary Project meetings based on individual role.
Become familiar with and be able to interpret any technical specifications and drawings related to the scope of work being overseen.
Coordinate and facilitate receipt of material and/or equipment delivery as designated by the Purchaser’s representative.
Complete any necessary deliverables as defined by individual role or as directed by Purchasers onsite representatives.
Ensure contractors follow and adhere to all LOTO and confirmed space procedures, including serving as Purchaser’s representative when ensuring all LOTOs are performed, setup, requested, documented, walked down, and maintained as required.
Assist the Purchaser with development of scopes of work for competitive inquiries.
Assist the Purchaser in year-end contractor evaluations for the work being overseen.
Assist the Purchaser in contract closeout activities for the work being overseen.
Assist the Purchaser in invoice validation for the work being overseen.
Coordinate daily activities to support the Project with Purchaser’s onsite representatives.
Understand role/responsibilities and be able to respond to site/project conditions, as applicable, on behalf of the Purchaser’s onsite representatives in a timely manner and with minimal direction or supervision.
Immediately report any incidents, unsafe conditions, unusual activities, or otherwise unforeseen circumstances to the Purchaser’s onsite representative.