Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

Skyven Technologies

15h•$130,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Skyven Technologies has developed a revolutionary high-temperature heat pump that produces industrial steam at a lower cost than traditional fuel-fired boilers. They offer customers two deployment options: (A) a traditional CAPEX purchase, and (B) an innovative Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) model with zero CAPEX and savings from day one. Skyven is an industry-leading high-growth company with a high-performance team, seeking an engineer who wants to do serious engineering in a startup environment, move quickly, think deeply, work with strong people, and help turn ambitious concepts into equipment that works in the field. This role is for a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer who exemplifies strong engineering judgment combined with strong practical mechanical engineering capability. The ideal candidate has spent time close to real hardware in the field and understands the difference between theoretical designs and practical application. The engineer will work closely with the CTO and the technical team, translating ambitious product concepts into designs that can be built, commissioned, operated, and maintained. This is an individual contributor role with potential to become a technical lead. The role requires an engineer energized by understanding entire systems, not just producing drawings or sourcing parts. The candidate should be comfortable moving between first-principles thinking and practical design decisions, addressing system architecture, operability, failure modes, reviewing P&IDs, building CAD, specifying components, challenging vendor designs, and identifying issues in drawing packages before they become field problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of relevant experience in industrial equipment, process equipment, thermal-fluid systems, energy systems, rotating equipment, or related product development
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals across piping, pressure vessels, materials, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, skidded systems, bearings, and fabrication
Skill creating and modifying P&IDs and translating system intent into practical hardware
Strong CAD capability, ideally in SolidWorks, including ability to create models and drawings directly
Strong print review instincts and the ability to find issues, inconsistencies, and bad assumptions in mechanical design packages
Ability to make sound engineering judgments in ambiguous, first-of-a-kind, or cross-disciplinary situations
Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, vendors, fabricators, and leadership
Willingness to engage with real hardware, real field constraints, and real operating problems

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial startup or fast-moving product development environment
Hands-on field, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, or plant support experience
Experience with pumps, compressors, turbomachinery, steam systems, thermal systems, or fluid systems
Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as ASME and API
Experience reviewing or developing piping layouts, supports, stress/life considerations, materials selections, and fabrication details
Experience improving engineering workflows through scripting, automation, design tools, or model-based approaches
Ability to use Python or similar tools for engineering analysis or automation

Responsibilities

Help develop and refine industrial thermal-fluid systems with a strong eye toward buildability, operability, maintainability, and cost
Contribute to and improve P&IDs, system layouts, piping concepts, mechanical arrangements, and equipment designs
Create CAD models, assemblies, and drawings where needed, not just review them
Critically review prints, layouts, and design packages and catch issues before they reach fabrication or the field
Work across process, mechanical, electrical, controls, and field considerations rather than staying narrowly inside one discipline
Develop technical specifications for major mechanical equipment and supporting components
Drive portions of the design from concept through vendor engagement, detailed design, fabrication, and field feedback
Work directly with suppliers and fabricators to clarify requirements, review designs, answer RFIs, and make sound judgements on open-ended engineering questions
Identify opportunities to standardize or automate parts of the design process, including engineering tools, design workflows, drawing generation, or CAD workflows
Help raise the technical level of the team through strong review, clear reasoning, and high standards while keeping an eye on speed and pragmatism