Sr. Mechanical Engineer

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News‑Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high‑growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team.

Serving public‑ and private‑sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest‑quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large‑scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans.

Better Places.

Stratus has recently partnered with Kestrel, and we are hiring a Sr. Mechanical Engineer who will support all project phases, with particular focus in front‑end engineering and detailed engineering. The position will be assigned as mechanical engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.

• Lead piping engineering design activities for the project in front‑end and detailed engineering phases, including:
  • Piping specification selection and development
  • Piping stress analysis calculations
  • Piping support selection and design
  • Ensure compliance with the applicable piping codes (ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8)
• Interface with suppliers, clients, and other engineering disciplines and designers in support of the project deliverables.
• Lead mechanical equipment specifications and selection activities for the project in front‑end and detailed engineering phases, including:
  • Ensure equipment complies with the appropriate industry (ASME, API, etc.) as well as client/facility standards.
  • Develop specification drawings.
  • Complete hydraulic calculations for equipment sizing/selection.

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and metallurgical/mineral processing industries.
• PE license with the ability to register with NCEES and in other states.
• Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
• Familiarity with common metallurgies used in an industrial environment, with welding procedures and related ASME code, common corrosion mechanisms and mitigation methods, and thorough knowledge of pertinent API documents used for guiding design.
• Experience with hydraulic analysis for piping and ductwork using software (e.g., Design Flow Solutions, PipeFLO, or others) to size and select pumps, blowers, compressors, etc.
• Experience with piping stress analysis, both static and dynamic, using CAESAR II software.
• Experience with analysis of equipment attachments/connections using NozzlePRO/FEPipe software.
• Experience with developing equipment specifications and data sheets, and working with vendors to obtain quotes, adjudicate proposals and provide recommendations.
• Experience with ASME BPVC and design calculations using PV Elite software.
• Knowledge of applicable design standards addressing mechanical piping design/engineering (e.g., ASME, API, PIP, PFI, MSS, ANSI).
• Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.

• A team‑oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well‑being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision…