Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer III for our Nikkiso Applied Technology business unit in Escondido, CA. The ideal candidate will assist with mechanical calculations such as valve sizing, PSV sizing, pump/compressor sizing, pipe stress, flow modeling and mechanical design such as P&IDs, piping isometrics, pump skid design and trailer loading skid designs.  The position will require some project management as well that includes interfacing with the customer, providing schedule updates, and submitting all required project documentation. Typical projects involve cryogenic transfer systems and high pressure (20,000 psig) gas transfer systems. This is an in019person, on019site role that emphasizes direct collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

 

Salary Range:

$83,821 To $153,600 Per Year

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide mechanical engineering design of cryogenic and high-pressure system.
• Ability to meet key performance indicators, including completing all contractual obligations on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to work in team environment
• Application of Engineering Design Codes, including but not limited to piping system design code and pressure vessel design codes.
• Responsible for component selection.
• Perform thermodynamic and pipe flow calculations.
• Support field start-up and commissioning activities, including on-site troubleshooting, system validation, and collaboration with operations and service teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years experience or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Fluid transfer system knowledge (pump selection, pipe flow calculations, relief valve sizing)
• Ability to read and develop P&ID
• Familiarity with P&IDs
• Familiarity with pump selection and pump operations
• Working knowledge of system safety and risk assessment techniques (HAZOP, HAZID, What-If) and their integration into mechanical design and design reviews
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks or similar software
• Required Travel: Up to 25%

Preferred Experience

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Cryogenic system design, fabrication, and start-up experience
• High pressure system design, fabrication, and start-up experience
• 5+ years of related experience in cryogenic or high-pressure systems
• Startup and Commissioning Experience
• System Control Narrative Development
• Centrifugal and positive displacement pump system selection and integration