Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you interested in joining a passionate engineering team driving sustainability in biofuel plant development and design?Our client's Engineering team is growing! We are seeking highly motivated talent with experience in project-related mechanical engineering. This is a key role that will align you with experienced project and process engineers. You will have the opportunity to see your process designs from concept development through start-up.Our client has earned a reputation as a worldwide leader in process technology, plant design and consulting engineering services for the bioethanol, and biochemical industries. As a worldwide leader in the biofuel industry, they have developed many technologies that are the industry standard today.Job Duties / ResponsibilitiesMust have strong ownership, attention to detail, and collaboration skillsThe role will be 20% leading the mechanical team w/ one to two direct reports and 80% individual contributor workOwn internal standards for piping specifications and maintain instruments, piping, and mechanical detailsCurrent on Industry Standards - TEMA, ASME, ASTM, API and NFPALead, create, modify and/or maintain complex design files (3D & 2D) using CAD to 3D model, analyze and document client engineering packagesAct as a liaison with external vendors to support internal specificationsPerform P&ID updates in AutoCADSmart P&ID database knowledge and functionality for integrationStrong understanding of interpreting PFD's, P&ID's, and GA drawingsReview and approve vendor fabrication packages, drawings and data sheetsPerform hydraulic calculations for line sizing, pump specification, vendor pump selection and other rotating equipment. Understanding of control valves and instrumentation.Practical knowledge of process equipment – piping, pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, columnsMinimum QualificationsBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Other degrees will be considered pending prior experience.Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of related experience in mechanical design or a manufacturing environment (turnarounds, projects, or equipment procurement /review)Technical SkillsKnowledge of P&ID developmentFluency with AutoCAD – Plant 3D, P&ID updates, 2D Drawing creationExcel in the fundamentals of hydraulics and rotating equipment sizing (various types of pumps, blowers, vacuum pumps)Proficiency in TEMA, API standards, ASME VIII and ASTMExperience executing capital projects or site modifications for the chemical or biofuel industry.Working knowledge of the following SoftwareAutoCAD – P&IDs, Drawings, Plant 3DNavisworks 3D ViewerPump sizing software – Goulds or SulzerFisher Spec Manager and Control Valve SizingMicrosoft suite of products, specifically Excel and VBA#J-18808-Ljbffr