DescriptionMechanical/Process Engineer - Mining, Pumping & Slurry SystemsAre you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving practical engineering challenges on mining and tailings projects? Knight Piésold is seeking an Engineer to support the design and delivery of pumping, piping, slurry transport, and water systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on projects from early studies through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
The Role:Our Mechanical-Process team primarily supports mining and tailings projects, designing pump stations, slurry and water pipelines, and associated process, mechanical, hydraulic, piping, and controls systems.
We are seeking an Engineer with experience in the design, construction, or commissioning of turbomachinery, with an emphasis on pumps and associated piping, hydraulic, and fluid-conveyance systems. The work includes developing hydraulic models and calculations for process water and Newtonian and non-Newtonian slurries, including settling and non-settling transport in pressurized pipelines and open channels. Projects range from concept studies and feasibility through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. The team also supports selected hydropower and other water-infrastructure projects.
A firm understanding of the below is required.
- Turbomachinery and control equipment (gates, valves, chokes) as well as an advanced familiarity understanding of the relevant U.S. & international codes for pipe, materials, & equipment (ASME, AWWA, API, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, BS, ISO)
- Electrical, instrumentation and controls to allow for an effective and efficient collaboration with the electrical design team
Responsibilities:- Hydraulic, process, mechanical and piping design
- Assist in the development of studies from concept to implementation
- Concepts, feasibility, and detailed designs for pumping & piping systems
- Review project calculations, specifications, and drawings to meet code and quality requirements
- Preparation of detailed specifications, data sheets, calculations, and reports
- Develop the preparation of drawings, P&IDs and schematics
- Research and analyze data and prepare and respond to requests for information
- Assist or perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
- Engage and interface with suppliers, manufacturers and contractors
- Prepare control philosophy documents together with the applicable process parameters
- 3D Drafting of pumping and piping systems, including miscellaneous metallic structures and pipe supports
An Ideal Candidate:Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
- 4 to 10 years relevant experience
- 3D modelling capabilities with AutoCAD 3D, Plant 3D, Revit and Solid works
- Knowledge of turbomachinery and hydraulic systems
Preferred
- Experience in the design, implementation, and commissioning of Balance of Plant (BoP)
- CFD Modeling
- Transient analyses
- Hydropower experience
- Firm understanding of electrical instrumentation and controls.
- Pipe stress analyses
- Knowledge of ANSYS, Fathom / Impulse, CESAR, Plant, Revit, SolidWorks, or Inventor
- Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
- Project management experience
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering is a plus
- Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
Work Environment: Work will be in both an office and field environment with domestic and international travel to various outdoor sites determined by project needs. Adherence to safety standards including those of the firm, MSHA, OSHA is mandatory.
Compensation:In accordance with Colorado state law, the following annual compensation range is applicable for the job and Colorado location associated with this requisition: $90,000 - $110,000/year. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon compensable factors, including experience, education, and skill level.
Benefits:Because our employees are our most important asset, we created a benefit program to support you and your family now and into the future. Our benefits include: 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching, Health insurance - including Prescription drugs, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement), Health Savings account (HSA), Short and long-term disability, Life insurance, Wellness and employee assistance programs, Flexible work schedule, Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday), Professional development assistance, Employee referral bonus, Transit benefit program, as well as a Discretionary annual bonus program.
