GHD · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Engineering Design team, where the role involves making authoritative decisions in planning and designing tools, and solving complex engineering problems while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Perform as a Mechanical Lead for different Oil & Gas projects
Ensures the mechanical deliverables list satisfies the contracted scope of work to be executed
Analyse client RFPs, technical specifications and requirements in terms of mechanical and piping engineering principles and requirements
Prepare budgets and schedules for input into proposals
Prepare mechanical and piping system designs, calculations, specifications and reports
Coordinate, Supervise and provide detailed mark-ups to designers to prepare 3D models and drawings
Communicate the impact of modifications into the projects and escalate concerns regarding schedules or material lead times
Prepare hydraulic, transient and stress analyses of critical piping systems
Prepare progress reports for the mechanical discipline on assigned projects
Review, and mark-up contractor and supplier submittals and shop drawings
Coordinate / Review PFDs, P&IDs, piping plans, site layouts and interact with other discipline teams (process instrumentation and controls, structural, civil, electrical), as well as internal and external clients to achieve project objectives within the assigned budget and schedule
Coordinate / Review Pipe Stress Analysis results and pipe support design. Ensure pipe stress analysis results and pipe supports designs are included into the piping deliverables and piping 3D models
Complete QA/QC reviews and peer reviews completed by others within the mechanical discipline
Provide PE Stamp to submission packages of the mechanical discipline
Ensure technical communication is clear, concise, and well understood by partners across different levels of management (both internal and external clients)
Communicate and interface regularly with clients as well as vendors and contractors
Perform as the Regional Design Discipline Lead (RDDL) by collaboration with the Americas Design Discipline Lead (ADDL) to continuously develop and improve standards specifications, templates and technical procedures
Prepare / Review mechanical engineering calculations, mechanical specifications, data sheets, requisitions for equipment, materials, and subcontracts
Prepare / Review lists (equipment, valve, piping, tie-in, and specialty items)
Mentor and guide junior engineers, less experienced team members, and high-value engineering partners
Support onsite construction and commissioning by addressing technical questions and resolving issues in real time
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on mechanical and piping design, ensuring compliance with ASME, API and ASTM codes
Continuously improve project workflows and standards to ensure consistent, high-quality designs for mechanical and piping designs
Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards
Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to ensure work of the required quality is delivered and to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants
Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/application software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs
Professional Supervision: Lead and oversee the provision of professional supervision to ensure that there is effective professional supervision that supports practitioners' professional development and embeds reflective practice
Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the state of Texas or Louisiana
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas industries and others including water, wastewater, storm water, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, agricultural, food and beverage, power generation, co-generation and industrial facility facilities
Experience in gas handling, compression, and treatment systems for natural gas and/or landfill gas; hydrogen handling, blending and storage for Future Energy projects is a plus
In-depth knowledge of ASME piping codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8), ASME Section VIII Div 1, ASTM, API, and others
Familiarity with BIM 360, AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Navisworks or similar 3D coordination tools
A strong foundation in piping or vessel engineering with a demonstrated ability to apply first principles to solve complex design and field challenges
Experience with Caesar II pipe stress analysis, Energy Institute Guidelines for vibration analysis and engineering support for detailed design packages containing isometric drawings would be well-regarded
Experience with equipment engineering and design
Experience with Brownfield equipment modifications and upgrades
Experience with Greenfield equipment design
Experience with evaluation and optimization of operating equipment
Experience with large-scale chemical production processes
Experience with engineering, procurement, and construction firms
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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