Mechanical Engineer IV

Responsibilities

• Work under general supervision to design complex mechanical engineering assignments.
• Utilize department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarize with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Provide on‑site assistance during startup.
• Perform engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and piping estimates.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks.
• Produce estimate‑level preliminary designs and material take‑offs for estimates.
• Produce detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.
• Prepare calculations neatly for efficient checking by others and use by drafters/designers.
• Assist the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Provide sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
• Consult with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure smooth flow of vital information for scheduled completion of the project.
• Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input.
• Produce designs with efficient use of construction materials emphasizing ease of construction and meeting client expectations.
• Check calculations made by other engineers for accuracy, code compliance, and good engineering practice.
• Advise the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes identified.
• Assist other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into a package for mechanical purchase inquiries.
• Develop construction specifications.
• Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform fieldwork to gather field data, check tie‑ins, and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
• Coordinate work activities with other teammates and the discipline lead.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
• Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess progress and quality of mechanical work.
• Provide leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule, and budget.

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university (required).
• Professional Engineering registration highly preferred.
• Six or more years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.

• Knowledge of design standards and codes.
• Knowledge, application, and specification of materials.
• Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.
• Good design practices for sizing all piping systems, including compressible fluid piping systems.
• Flexibility and stress analysis of all piping systems.
• Specification of piping specialty items.
• Design of complex process and utility systems.
• Manual valve sizing, use and application.
• HVAC (airside and waterside) system application and design codes.
• Piping supports and restraints, safety valves, devices, steam traps, and liquid drainers.
• Estimating mechanical/piping construction quantities from conceptual documents.
• Coordination of design efforts across disciplines.
• Understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for all mechanical deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man‑hour budgets.
• Determination of construction material quantities.
• Application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Leadership of a small team to deliver on commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Virtual team skills and cross‑divisional relationship development.

Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.