Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Rockford, IL

• Month Contract

Pay : / hr, W

Estimated Start date : ASAP

Hours per week :

What are the shift hours and time zone? Core hours : am - pm (central)

Duration of assignment : months, opportunity to convert to direct hire

Onsite Position / Hybrid / Remote? Onsite / Hybrid

Pre-Screen questions you would like added to the recruiting process

• .) How much experience do you have with compressors and / or flamable gas service equipment?
• . Do you have + years of experience as a mechanical engineer including design and / or maintenance of rotating equipment including compressors, blowers and / or mixers, static pressure containing piping and / or vessels.
• . Have you taken a leadership role in small-to-mid-size capital improvement projects (with a project budget of at least $k, five hundred thousand USD)?
• . Do you have experience managing contractors for equipment installation, maintenance, and / or modification?

Job Description

Client is looking for a driven and technically-skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll take ownership of the complete lifecycle of critical mechanical equipment used in gas processing. From initial design and specification to commissioning and ongoing support, you'll ensure our systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will be a key player in multidisciplinary project teams, contributing your expertise to build and improve our state-of-the-art facilities.

This position is a perfect fit for an engineer who enjoys both technical design and hands-on project execution.

• Equipment Lifecycle Management :
  Take full responsibility for the specification, selection, procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, ensuring it meets project and process requirements.
• Code Compliance :
  Ensure all pressure vessel and piping designs, modifications, and repairs adhere to relevant industry standards, particularly ASME Section VIII, Division and ASME
• Project Execution :
  Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (Process, Electrical, Controls) to design, install, and commission new equipment and systems safely and efficiently.
• Technical Support :
  Serve as a subject matter expert for key rotating equipment, providing engineering support for troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and reliability improvements.
• Project Engineering :
  Assist in managing project scope, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery from concept to completion.

Highest Level of Education Required for this Position

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus years experience. Master’s plus years

Qualifications (IE SAP Experience, Excel Knowledge, Any Certifications, Years of Experience in Certain Fields) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or chemical processing environment.
• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII, Div. ) and Process Piping code (
• Demonstrated experience with industrial rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven “hands-on” mechanical and troubleshooting ability
• Experience in environmental sustainability industry such as biogas, renewable energy or waste treatment
• Working knowledge of commercial agreements and customer relations preferred.
• Ability to travel (up to %)
• Work in industrial environments
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Client States without sponsorship.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and has the strategic agility to adapt to changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct design or operational experience with centrifugal blowers, oil-flooded screw compressors, and / or industrial mixers.
• Experience in project engineering or project management, including cost and schedule management.
• Familiarity with the gas processing, oil and gas, or chemical industries.
• Military technical training
• Knowledge of industrial gases and pipeline safety preferred

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