Mechanical Project Engineer

T. Baker Smith•Baton Rouge, AL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

T. Baker Smith is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Engineering team. This position is responsible for working with a team to support engineering, design, analysis, and execution of Industrial, Facilities and Pipeline projects from FEED/preliminary design through construction support and commissioning. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in industrial, facilities and pipeline engineering and regulatory compliance of these assets. Including the design of piggable transmission systems, horizontal directional drill (HDD) crossings, pipeline facilities, and associated infrastructure. This role requires the ability to independently perform engineering calculations, develop design packages, support project execution, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering and a professional engineer (P.E.) license.
Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization and must possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents.
Ability to operate computer, using technical software which includes computer aided drafting and other applications, spreadsheets, and other business software.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
Minimum 5 years of experience in pipeline and midstream engineering.
Strong working knowledge of: 49 CFR Part 192, 49 CFR Part 195, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.3, PHMSA regulations
Experience with HDD design and crossing analyses.
Ability to interpret and develop pipeline alignment sheets and construction drawings.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Experience with: Technical Toolbox, Pipeline Toolbox Software, Microsoft Excel, GIS and mapping systems, CAD-based design platforms
Applicable Codes and Standards
Experience supporting both natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems.
Familiarity with project controls and Earned Value Management principles.
Construction management and /or field engineering experience.
Experience participating in PHA, HAZOP, or similar safety reviews.

Responsibilities

Leads technical tasks on projects
Participates in project planning, including preparation of scope, schedule, and budget.
Develops design concepts on projects.
Uses and maintains current knowledge of engineering and design software, techniques, procedures, and regulations.
Mentor and lead young engineers and technicians on technical design tasks.
Lead technical engineering efforts for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline projects as well as other industrial, facilities and piping projects.
Performs pipeline system design in accordance with applicable CFR, ASME codes as well as the applicable state and federal regulations
Designs/develops and specifies mainline pipelines and components such as block valve stations, launcher and receiver facilities, interconnects, crossings and appurtenant facilities for pipeline operations.
Performs and prepares engineering calculations, studies, and technical evaluations including MAOP and MOP calculations, pressure design calculations, minimum wall thickness determinations, hydrostatic test pressure calculations, pipe stress analyses, HDD pullback and installation stress calculations, 3D bend radius calculations, wheel load and crossing analyses, buoyancy control analyses, flow modeling evaluations, material and component selection, design verification calculations
Develops project deliverables
Prepares or modifies reports, computations, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs.
Prepares or modifies quantity estimates, construction documents, and cost estimates.
Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with project and applicable standards (QA/QC).
Collaborates with project team members
Coordinates with the overall Project Manager and project team, including the client, on project tasks, scopes, schedules and budgets.
Attends project, client and public meetings, day, or night.
Must be a team player and able to work with others.
Optimizes the scope, budget, and schedule of the project/task, under the direction of the Project Manager.
Communicates changes in workload, project scope, schedules, and budgets with Project Manager.
Directs and reviews work of project team to assure quality control and compliance with firm standards.
Potential supervision of team members, including engineer interns and/or project technicians.