Job DescriptionCome join the Traylor family! Sterling Industrial LLC., is currently looking for a Mechanical BOP Project Engineer Work Location: Phoenix, AZProject Overview:We are building high performing teams to deliver a complex EPC heavy civil project and looking for motivated, hands-on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including, hydromechanical equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems. This is your opportunity to be part of history making projects.
Job Summary:The Mechanical BOP Project Engineer is responsible for the design review, estimating coordination, OEM coordination and technical oversight of the construction for the mechanical scope of the project.
The role supports EPC execution through design development, final NTP estimate, interface management, constructability, and construction/commissioning support for large hydro facilities comprising underground powerhouse, shafts, tunnels, intake/outlet works, and surface facilities, in accordance with customer requirements, applicable codes, and client engineering procedures.
A key part of this role is collaboration with multiple stakeholders. The Mechanical BOP Project Engineer shall work with the team to establish regular meetings with design consultants, estimators, and other external stakeholders as required and reporting cycles for managing, coordinating, and assuring the design and constructability are built into estimates and incorporated into the construction plan and execution.
Major Responsibilities:• Perform and review conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for mechanical systems and equipment, including: tunnel filling, unit dewatering, station drainage and oil recovery, cooling water, service water, compressed air, elevators, cranes and hoists, ventilation, fire protection, HVAC, potable water, sanitary drainage, and other BOP equipment associated with the power house.
• This role will include working with the Design Subcontractor and incorporating the design into construction activities.
• Develop and check mechanical design criteria, equipment lists, schematic drawings, layout drawings, equipment specifications, and equipment data sheets consistent with operational, reliability, and safety requirements to incorporate into construction activities.
• Coordinate mechanical scopes with: Civil / Geotechnical (underground caverns, shafts, tunnels, powerhouse layout), and Architectural.
• Interface with OEMs for integration into the project.
• Support and management of mechanical interfaces between: Powerhouse, Underground works and surface facilities.
• Provide Construction & Commissioning Support during execution.
• Support construction sequencing and installation constraints.
• Participate in testing, energizing, and commissioning support, including review of test procedures, energizing and turnover sequencing for station service and auxiliaries.
• Support to project operations readiness and commissioning teams
• Review mechanical deliverables to ensure compliance with customer technical requirements, project specifications, design criteria and applicable codes
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, safety in design workshops, and HAZID/HAZOP reviews, with focus on underground powerhouse risks.
• Coordinate and manage the review of mechanical deliverables produced by design consultant, including schedules, reports, critical issues, risks and providing feedback to Engineering and Construction Manager.
• Attend discipline specific meetings, recording actions.
• Participate in technical meetings and Value Engineering analysis.
Education and Experience Requirements:- University/College graduate with BS (or Master's degree) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institute with an overall experience of 15 years is preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in MEP construction for large power/industrial projects and demonstrated experience supporting powerhouse or BOP systems on at least two medium to large EPC power projects
Required Knowledge and Skills:• Knowledge of current computer applications for construction management and design including appropriate knowledge of CAD e.g., AutoCAD, MS Word and Excel for managing design reviews.
• Broad knowledge of US government compliance standards.
• Strong knowledge of hydropower auxiliary and BOP systems.
• Able to communicate technical information in writing and orally; to interrelate effectively with individuals and teams and have presentation skills.
• Able to work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and manage challenging multi-cultural relationships across a range of entities.
• Self-driven and able to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management and/or peers.
• Flexible and able to adapt to working in a demanding environment, including traveling and working remotely if / when required.
• Familiarity with EPC execution, engineering and construction workflows, and document control systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning and handover to Owner operations.
• Exposure to lenders' technical advisor or independent engineers
• Ability to apply safety in design and construction principles appropriate for hydro facilities (fire life safety, emergency egress, smoke control, tunnel ventilation).
Physical Demands• Travel will be required to attend trainings and meetings
• Relocation to the jobsite for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit or stand for entire shift
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federals, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly
• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing, and keyboard operations
