AIC - Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Aquatech International • Canonsburg, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Aquatech is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer to work in their Canonsburg, PA office. The role involves performing mechanical engineering tasks related to pressure vessels and piping, adhering to various codes and standards. The ideal candidate will be creative, possess good communication and problem-solving skills, be team-oriented, and customer-service oriented. This position is considered an Exempt employee.

Requirements

• Knowledge of piping codes ASME B31.1 / 31.3.
• Knowledge of Plant engineering - Layout considerations and piping layouts.
• Knowledge (or awareness) of ASME, ANSI, and AWWA codes for pressure vessels, tanks & structural design codes.
• Knowledge of hydraulic flow, pressure loss concepts in pipelines, and open channel flows.
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel-based spreadsheets.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience in engineering role(s).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to water treatment & wastewater treatment processes.
• Exposure to CAD software (AutoCAD 2D/ Plant 3D preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform pressure vessel mechanical engineering to meet ASME Section VIII, Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requirements.
• Perform pressure vessel mechanical engineering to meet international codes as required for each project.
• Utilize Finite Element Analysis for non-cylindrical vessel engineering, vessel support engineering, and to review stress concentrations.
• Direct AutoCAD vessel drafters in creating vessel drawings (dimensional, fabrication, plate maps, tolerance, transportation, etc.).
• Review and approve all vessel drawings, calculations, and datasheets.
• Create vessel bills of material, datasheets, and specifications for material purchases.
• Review proposal specifications to determine exceptions and clarifications for project bids based on Aquatech's vessel standard.
• Develop vessel standards and drawings for standard Aquatech products.
• Participate in quality improvements through IDEA Cycle and Lessons Learned initiatives.
• Review welding procedures (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR) for carbon steel and stainless steel alloys.
• Solve vessel fabrication, quality, and corrosion issues.
• Engineer piping and ducting to meet ASME B31.1 or ASME B31.3 requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

What This Job Offers

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