Gresham Smith · 2 weeks ago
Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Market
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $196K/yr
20+ years expGresham Smith is seeking a Senior Process-Mechanical Engineer with expertise in consulting for various manufacturing clients and industrial sectors. The role involves providing technical expertise in process and piping engineering, leading projects from initial design to final engineering, and collaborating with clients and team members throughout the project lifecycle.
ConsultingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Conceptualize the initial process design approach for major phases of large industrial projects through installation, with an emphasis on specifying equipment, calculating loads, ductwork and pipe sizing, selection of equipment such as pumps, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, dust collectors, scrubbers, adsorption/absorption units, chillers, etc
Develop Block Flow Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams (including heat and mass balance), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
Develop operational control descriptions such as Function Description, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Sequences of Operations
Prepare for and participate in Process Hazards Analysis for projects
Prepare piping engineering design and lead the efforts of piping designers in the production of three-dimensional piping models, pipe stress analyses, pipe support design, and the production of fabrication level piping isometrics. In certain instances, ductwork may also require similar design attention
Conceive, plan, and conduct research in complex problem areas while creating innovative solutions to unusual engineering problems
Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for industrial projects. Design and produce engineering drawings and instructions based on calculations. Interpret, revise, and approve engineering and shop drawings. Prepare plans and technical specifications, procurement and construction documents and estimates
Contribute to the development of proposals and participate in meetings and presentations to potential clients with the aim to represent the firm’s process design capabilities
Participate in contract bidding and administration. Supervise and observe the design/installation and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State, and County officials and other outside agencies
Lead the coordination of projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff. Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project
Lead in conceiving, planning and conducting research to resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, short timelines)
Work with clients to understand and document process plant needs
Work with Business Development functionaries to support the development of proposals and execution plans for projects that have process and piping content. Contribute to the growth of process and piping related business development, including development of marketing content and participating in client conversations
Lead a team of process and piping engineers and designers
Prepare estimates and staffing plans for the execution of the work in coordination with Market leaders and human resources/recruiting
Coordinate the process and piping design with the works of other disciplines
Provide expert design input and quality control to the process and piping design teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 20 years in process design and piping engineering with a consulting firm or Owner organization for Industrial/Manufacturing/Process facility projects including but not limited to the following industries: food and beverage, battery manufacturing, energy storage, automotive, metals, etc
Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.) is required in at least one State, multiple State licensure preferred
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in the US English language
Must have an expert level understanding of codes and standards applicable to industrial design including but not limited to: ASME, API, AWS, NFPA, ISA, and the IBC code set
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong team player with great communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel as needed to client meetings and project sites
Valid Driver's License to travel to job sites
Benefits
Medical
Dental
And Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs
401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO
Employee Referral Program
And Mass Transit Program
Company
Gresham Smith
Gresham Smith is a premier architecture, engineering and consultancy services firm dedicated to creating healthy and thriving communities.
501-1000 employees
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Leadership Team
Rodney Chester
CEO
Matt D'Angelo
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