Senior Mechanical Engineer

Per diem

Per diem is available for those who qualify.

In this role, you will prepare design and procurement documents for the Sentinel Project. This position has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating the design as it pertains to chilled water systems and unique requirement‑driven equipment. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in piping system and equipment design and will be capable of developing design documents and procurement documents, including specifications, material requisitions, P&IDs, and equipment data sheets, as well as strong organizational and teamwork skills and proven problem‑solving capabilities.

You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design.

• Prepare and check design and procurement documents, including but not limited to P&IDs, supporting calculations, data sheets, engineering specifications, and material requisitions.
• Prepare specifications and data sheets for unique, requirement‑driven equipment, perform as the technical representative for the associated purchase order or subcontract, review vendor submittals, and manage the selected supplier’s technical performance.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support engineering design decisions.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Coordinate mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups.
• Prepare conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals.
• Provide technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards.
• Assist project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and address issues as they arise during project execution.
• Prepare mechanical engineering reports for clients as required.
• Mentor and assist more junior mechanical team members.
• Complete mechanical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.

• Level 1:
  Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical (or related) Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Level 2:
  Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical (or related) Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience.
• U.S. Professional Engineering License in Mechanical Engineering (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Experience in P&t, chilled water system design, pipe sizing calculations, and equipment specification and procurement development for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, power, or chemical process facilities.
• Experience with developing custom equipment packages, including skid‑mounted systems and specialty items such as security doors.
• Experience working on DOD government projects and with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs).
• Experience with quality assurance programs such as ASME NQA‑1 or AS9100D.
• Possess active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.

• Must be a United States Citizen.

We offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning day 1.

Edgewater is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.