OVERVIEWS&B is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Specialist with responsibility to independently perform Mechanical Design activities for all phases of general equipment designs for a project of moderate size and complexity (e.g. continuing services project involving a single engineering discipline). Must be fully competent in performing all conventional aspects of Mechanical Design and application of independent judgement for the evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation of standard design methods and procedures. Responsibilities include generating scope estimate packages, priced equipment lists, work-hour estimates/staffing plans, project schedule details for mechanical engineering scope deliverables, and periodic completion progressing against a project schedule and budget. Assignments have clear and specific objectives and may require investigation of a limited number of variables. The position may require periodic evaluation by a hub department manager or director of mechanical engineering. The position does require participation in performance reviews of engineering staff.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May function as a group leader over less experienced engineers and specialists. Is responsible for coordinating and reviewing progress of group activities.
EDUCATION Normally requires at least 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Requires a minimum of seven (7) years experience in Mechanical Engineering. This includes considerable experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Meets with clients' technical staff to discuss technical information and features.
- Prepares sketches and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project.
- Conducts field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
- Prepares equipment specifications, inquiry and purchase requisitions for approval.
- Evaluates vendors' bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
- Communicates equipment design to client and other design disciplines.
- Reviews and approves design drawings for assigned segment of a project.
- Participates in reviews of PFD's and P&ID's.
- Participates in the preparation of equipment lists, piping line lists and specialty item lists.
- Monitors subcontracted technical services' activities.
- Participates in preparation of design guides, guide specifications and contract proposals.
- Participates in plant Start-ups.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and
procedure manuals. Ability to eAectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
clients, managers, designers and engineers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Occasionally may conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site. This
requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance
vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Normal work environment will be a business oAice with moderate noise. Occasionally may visit or be
temporarily assigned to work in an operating plant or at a construction site. This may require exposure to
outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, work near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy,
construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.
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