Mechanical Engineer IV

Lake Superior Consulting•Houston, MI

19d•$95,000 - $132,800

About The Position

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to perform mechanical design for facilities and systems associated with energy-industry projects, from inception through delivery. The role performs engineering analyses and calculations, serves as the mechanical lead on projects, develops reports, interfaces with clients, and guides junior personnel. It may also involve providing technical assistance to client Engineering and Operations Departments to resolve operating problems or establish best operating practices. Professional Engineer licensure is strongly preferred; Professional Engineers will be required to approve and stamp engineering designs. The position typically requires less than 25% travel, though travel may be more intensive at times. It may require standing for extended periods, especially when traveling to project sites, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and working extra hours when projects demand. Travel may involve exposure to hot or cold weather. Lake Superior Consulting describes its work as spanning Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing. The anticipated salary range is $95,000–$132,800, with starting salary determined by skills, experience, and office or market location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 6 years of working experience.
Ability to independently perform engineering design functions and serve as the mechanical lead on design projects.
Knowledge of industry codes, materials, and material specifications.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, technical drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical reports, and to develop detailed P&IDs.
Ability to perform engineering analyses and calculations and write technical reports.
Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and others.
Strong communication skills, organization, leadership, a positive attitude, and adaptability to changing projects and diverse needs.
Competency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work extra hours when projects demand.
Ability to stand for extended periods, especially during project-site travel, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to travel; travel is typically less than 25%, but may be more intensive at times.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred.
Oil and gas experience is a plus.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential is mentioned as preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering expertise for design work and oversee drawing packages, project proposals, and project functions involving pipelines, processing sites, and other energy-industry facilities.
Provide technical assistance to client Engineering and Operations Departments to resolve operating problems or establish best operating practices.
Take initiative to determine effective paths forward for project execution.
Complete projects using engineering principles and techniques.
Read and interpret P&IDs, technical drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical reports; develop detailed P&IDs.
Apply industry codes and materials knowledge and specifications; produce project specification details and design requirements.
Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
Modify computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting work to help complete project deliverables.
Perform design analyses and engineering calculations and write technical reports.
Direct and lead project teams to support accurate, timely execution.
Work with CAD designers to develop construction-ready drawing packages.
Interpret project scopes and develop effective proposals.
Provide direction to junior personnel.
Approve and stamp engineering designs when acting as a Professional Engineer.