Senior Mechanical Process Engineer

Morrison-Maierle•Boise, ID

About The Position

Morrison-Maierle is hiring a Senior Mechanical Process Engineer for its Industrial Group in Boise, Idaho. The role leads complex mining, industrial, and process engineering projects and consults with clients on process optimization and improvements for mining, industrial water treatment, and oil and gas projects. The engineer provides technical leadership and project management, develops client relationships, supports business development, and manages and mentors direct-report staff. Relocation assistance is provided. The position involves developing process designs and diagrams, sizing mechanical equipment and piping systems, preparing specifications and procurement documents, producing capital and operating expense estimates, managing projects to company standards and client expectations, directing CAD personnel, and advising clients on infrastructure development and operations best practices. Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned engineering, planning, surveying, and science consulting firm founded in 1945. The company describes itself as a community-focused, purpose-driven firm serving the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe.
Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, mining, or petroleum engineering, or an equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program.
Progressive mechanical process engineering experience on mining, oil and gas, water, or wastewater design projects, with increasing technical and leadership responsibility.
Advanced working knowledge of mechanical process engineering principles and calculations.
Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated success delivering projects on time, within budget, and with strong quality outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and team coordination.
Strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
Client-service mindset and ability to build, maintain, and grow long-term client relationships.
Valid driver’s license and insurable record for periodic travel.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; noted as a plus but not required.
Interest in practice development, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Consult with clients to understand their vision and process optimization needs.
Design processes for throughput and size mechanical equipment and piping systems.
Lead project teams through successful project completion.
Manage, mentor, and lead direct-report staff.
Create process flow diagrams, block diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams, and size project-specific equipment.
Draft technical specification sections, equipment lists, and procurement support documents.
Develop capital and operating expense estimates.
Manage projects in accordance with Morrison-Maierle standards and client expectations.
Establish, maintain, and enhance client relationships.
Support business development activities for the Industrial Market sector.
Direct CAD personnel on drawing development.
Advise clients on infrastructure development and operations best practices.

Benefits

Annual bonuses.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with 100% company-paid ownership contributions.
90% company-paid shared health plan premiums.
Paid time off in year one.
Paid parental leave.
Volunteer time off.
Six paid company holidays.
Two floating personal holidays.
401(k) matching program.
Company-paid AD&D insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
Flexible work schedule arrangements.
Relocation assistance.