Mechanical Engineer

19th September, 2024

Mechanical Engineer #1004671
Job Description:
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Summary:

• The Owner's Engineer is a mechanical project engineering role within our Gas Compression Project Engineering team.
• This role supports modifications to existing facilities and new construction projects at our natural gas compressor stations.
• Project Engineers work in team settings in the role of lead and/or support engineer.
• Project Engineering works closely with project managers, engineers of other disciplines, system (station/reliability) engineers, environmental engineers, station operations and maintenance personnel, outage managers, construction managers, external engineers of record (external Architectural & Engineering firms), construction contractors, and vendor representatives to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget.

Responsibilities:

• The Owner's Engineer will play a crucial role in representing our interests throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of engineering on projects to ensure they meet the owner's objectives in terms of safety, regulatory compliance, scope, quality, cost-effectiveness, and schedule adherence.
• This role requires a strong understanding of natural gas and balance of plant systems, application of engineering principles, project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• The Owner's Engineer ensures that project work is coordinated between external engineers of record, material and equipment suppliers, and construction contractors to meet project requirements.
• This includes development and enforcement of engineering, equipment, and construction specifications.
• The Owner's Engineer will perform moderately complex assignments requiring application of standard techniques, theory, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
• The candidate must independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering theory, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• The Owner's Engineer will be required to work efficiently and effectively on project teams supporting several project managers.
• The Owner's Engineer will be required to travel to the compressor stations on average 3 days per week and as much as 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for project development activities including feasibility studies, conceptual engineering design, and cost estimating.
• Oversee the development of detailed design documents by external Engineers of Record.
• Review engineering drawings and calculations that detail plans and specifications for construction projects.
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents for detailed engineering, engineered equipment, materials, and construction contracts.
• Lead the technical bid evaluation for detailed engineering, equipment, materials, and construction contracts.
• Communicate effectively stakeholders to ensure all technical aspects of the project objectives are met.
• Perform shop inspection visits to supplier facilities to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Perform field engineering and support the resolution of construction issues.
• Support testing and commissioning of new equipment and facilities.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend corrective actions to technical issues identified in the field during project execution and/or initial operation.
• Assist project management and project controls with the development of project schedules and budgets.
• Attend project coordination meetings.
• Participate in the closeout of projects including turnover of project files and record documents.

Skills:

• Experience in the design, construction, or operation of natural gas compressor station equipment
• Experience in reviewing designs to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of CFR 49 Part 192 Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline (Minimum Federal Safety Standards), and/or Michigan Gas Safety Standards Guide (MGSS),
• Knowledge of ASME Codes & Standards e.g., ASME B31.8, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME B16.5/16.47, ASME BPVC, etc.
• Knowledge of API Specifications & Standards e.g., API 5L, API 6D, API 1104, etc.
• Experience in procurement of engineered material, equipment and professional services.
• Experience coordinating and developing contract documents (RFP documentation), specifically engineering drawings and technical specifications for both consulting and construction

Education:
Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 5+ years of applied ABET engineering experience

Skills and Experience:
Required Skills:

• Mechanical engineer
• Mechanical project engineering
• Procurement
• Safety standards
• Engineering support

Additional Skills:

• Documentation
• RFP
• 1
• API
• Project management
• Field engineering
• Mechanical/electrical engineer
• Technical specifications
• Gas compressor
• Operations
• Contracts
• Regulatory compliance

Languages:

• English

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Additional Info:

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Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

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