Mechanical Engineer

Nexus Circular • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Nexus Circular is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to serve as Mechanical Discipline Lead for large capital facility expansion projects. The role independently manages the mechanical engineering scope throughout the project lifecycle, from early FEL-2 scope development and FEL-3/FEED through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. The Mechanical Discipline Lead is accountable for defining project scopes, specifying static and rotating equipment, and providing technical leadership to engineering and EPC partners.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the mechanical discipline, drive standardization, and collaborate across project teams. The role supports designs that are safe to erect and operate, with attention to constructability, operability, and maintainability. Travel to Nexus locations or vendor sites may be required, approximately 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7–10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading the mechanical discipline on large capital projects in the chemical-process, petrochemical, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Deep understanding of mechanical industry codes and standards, including API, ASME, and ANSI, for static equipment such as tanks and vessels, rotating equipment such as pumps, and piping systems.
• Proven ability to independently lead and manage engineering contractors (EPCs) and vendors through all phases of capital project execution.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to interact effectively across organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities on different timelines in a fast-paced, purpose-driven, collaborative environment.
• Ability to take ownership, work proactively and independently, and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong desire to learn proprietary manufacturing processes and optimize systems for operability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Mechanical Discipline Lead for assigned capital projects.
• Define mechanical scope and deliverables for each project phase, including FEL-2 scope development and FEL-3/FEED equipment specifications to support project cost estimates.
• Provide technical leadership to mechanical teams from engineering and EPC partners.
• Review, ensure quality, and approve specifications, datasheets, calculations, drawings, 3D models, and other deliverables prepared by engineering partners and equipment vendors.
• Specify static and rotating equipment for required services, including selecting appropriate materials of construction.
• Establish applicable codes, standards, and design requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and company policies.
• Coordinate with the Nexus Project Manager and EPC Project Manager on scope, priorities, interfaces, quality, and schedule.
• Collaborate with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Piping, Civil/Structural/Architectural (CSA), Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Identify mechanical risks early, develop mitigation plans, and communicate recommendations and decisions to project and senior leadership.
• Make independent project-level mechanical decisions and determine when specialist input or leadership escalation is appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standards, procedures, and templates to improve quality, consistency, repeatability, and standardization across projects.
• Ensure designs consider safe field erection and operation, constructability, operability, and maintainability.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews, PHA Action Requests, and Change Order Requests.
• Travel to other Nexus locations or vendor sites as required, approximately 20%.

Benefits

• Eligible to contribute to the Company’s Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) upon hire, with Company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for employee-only levels, with multiple comprehensive coverage levels available.
• Group health and wellness program.
• Savings on retail items, travel, entertainment, and more through Insperity Works.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital confinement insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior