Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob DescriptionSummary: The Mechanical Drafter/Design Engineer is responsible for designing process piping equipment. Every project is custom, which means each treatment and system design is different. This position requires someone who enjoys being challenged and can apply knowledge and resourcefulness to each design application.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develops skid-mounted capital equipment by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators. Mechanical and methodical know-how in the design of structural frame supported piping systems. Selects and sizes mechanical components based on process design criteria. Works with engineers and clients to accurately depict the desired design characteristics. Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling and installing components. Produces drawings (detailed and outline designs) using standard drafting procedures. Interfaces with outside vendors for component selection; manufacturing and assembly instructions. Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly and installation process. Specifies system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications following testing results. Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer generated reports. Provides engineering support by answering questions and requests from inside or outside the organization. Seeks outside resources to assist with implementing operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions and to seek technical support/information.Hard Skills
3D AutoCAD
Experience working directly with vendors in component sizing and selection
Ability to perform calculations for stress, deflection, pipe size, pipe pressure drop, pump and valve sizing
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures
3D AutoCAD Design software; Internet software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Word, Adobe Word Processing software
Soft Skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers
Work EnvironmentWork performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.