Senior Mechanical Engineer

BBA Consultants•Phoenix, AZ

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mechanical and Piping Engineer, you’ll take part in engineering proposals and projects in the mining and metals industry across the United States and Canada. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the quality of professional services delivered while maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal teams. You’ll play a key role throughout all phases of engineering projects, helping deliver high-quality technical solutions. You’ll also visit client sites occasionally, support business development efforts and mentor junior engineers to support team growth. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to... Participate in engineering studies, design and project delivery Prepare technical documents such as reports, specifications and deliverables Leading technical deliverables, mentoring and reviewing engineering work Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions Help prepare proposals and engineering service estimates Support client relationships by understanding needs and proposing solutions Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers Participate in site visits, inspections and commissioning activities, as required Design mechanical systems (equipment, piping, pumping systems, material handling) Develop layouts, perform sizing calculations and validate equipment selection

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, or eligible PE license in either Arizona or Nevada is mandatory
15+ years of relevant experience in mining, energy or heavy industry
Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment
Ability to interpret process and engineering documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, drawings)
Field experience (construction, commissioning, site support)
Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and teams
Valid driver’s license and available for occasional travel
Experience with equipment design and selection, piping systems and material handling
Experience with layout development and mechanical calculations
Experience with bulk material handling systems, pumping systems, piping networks, crushers and process equipment
Experience developing PFD/P&ID-based layouts, equipment arrangement and 3D modelling validation
Experience with hydraulic sizing, pump selection, stress considerations and material selection
Knowledge of ASME, ANSI, API and other relevant industry and piping standards
Experience with P&IDs, isometrics, general arrangement, equipment lists and line list standards

Nice To Haves

advanced engineering degree (M.Sc. or equivalent)
experience in engineering estimates and proposal preparation
project management and project control skills
experience with relevant software and design tools (discipline-specific)
Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SmartPlant and AFT Fathom software

Responsibilities

Participate in engineering studies, design and project delivery
Prepare technical documents such as reports, specifications and deliverables
Leading technical deliverables, mentoring and reviewing engineering work
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions
Help prepare proposals and engineering service estimates
Support client relationships by understanding needs and proposing solutions
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Participate in site visits, inspections and commissioning activities, as required
Design mechanical systems (equipment, piping, pumping systems, material handling)
Develop layouts, perform sizing calculations and validate equipment selection