Mechanical Project Engineer

Position Description Job Description Position Title Mechanical Project Engineer Position Description

T. Baker Smith is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Engineering team. This position is responsible for working with a team to support engineering, design, analysis, and execution of Industrial, Facilities and Pipeline projects from FEED/ prelimin ary design through construction support and commissioning. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in industrial, facilities and pipeline engineering and regulatory compliance of these assets .

I ncluding the design of piggable transmission systems, horizontal directional drill (HDD) crossings, pipeline facilities, and associated infrastructure. This role requires the ability to independently and perform engineering calculations, develop design packages, support project execution, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Plans, designs, and directs engineering projects. This is a technical position involved in non ‐ routine and complex assignments. The Project Engineer works with the Project Manager to develop design concepts which are incorporated into the project. The Project Engineer may also handle some project management tasks .

• Participates in project planning, including preparation of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develops design concepts on projects.
• Uses and maintain s current knowledge of engineering and design software, techniques, procedures, and regulations.
• Mentor and lead young engineers and technicians on technical design tasks.

• Lead technical engineering efforts for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline projects as well as other industrial, facilities and piping projects.
• Performs pipeline system design in accordance with applicable CFR, ASME codes as well as the applic able state and federal regulations

• Prepares or modifies reports, computations, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs.
• Prepares or modifies quantity estimates, construction documents, and cost estimates.
• Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with project and applicable standards (QA/QC).

• Coordinates with the overall Project Manager and project team, including the client, on project tasks, scopes, schedules and budgets.
• Attends project, client and public meetings, day, or night.
• Must be a team player and able to work with others.

• Optimizes the scope, budget, and schedule of the project/task, under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Communicates changes in workload, project scope, schedules, and budgets with Project Manager.
• Directs and reviews work of project team to assure quality control and compliance with firm standards.

Potential supervision of team members, including engineer interns and/or project technicians.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone; talk and hear; climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision;

depth perception; ability to adjust focus.

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering and a professional engineer (P.E.) license.
• Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization and must possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents.
• Ability to operate computer , using technical software which includes computer aided drafting and other applications, spreadsheets, and other business software.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pipeline and midstream engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• 49 CFR Part 192
• 49 CFR Part 195
• ASME B31.8
• ASME B31.4
• ASME B31.3
• PHMSA regulations
• Experience with HDD design and crossing analyses .
• Ability to interpret and develop pipeline alignment sheets and construction drawings.
• Strong technical writing and…