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Via Separations · 1 month ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer, System Design

Watertown, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

Via Separations, Inc. is a Boston-area startup dedicated to enabling process efficiency and intensification for the industrial sector. As the Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be the technical lead responsible for the analysis, modeling, design, drafting, and development of commercial membrane systems, playing a crucial role in bringing pilot scale and commercial systems to fruition.

Advanced MaterialsCleanTechEnergy EfficiencyProduct Research

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead commercial engineering design efforts for Via membrane systems

Lead the development, refinement, and optimization of project-specific equipment design packages, with a focus on the skidded equipment package

Design process piping, equipment layout, and interconnecting mechanical components within the modular frame

Aid in equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and bill of materials

Develop the Structural Skid Frame design, including beam sizing, bracing, and lift point calculations

Perform basic Structural Analysis (hand calculations or FEA) to ensure compliance with transportation and lifting requirements

Create detailed General Arrangement (GA) and fabrication drawings for the complete skid package

Ensure designs meet applicable codes (e.g., AISC, ASME B31.3, AWS D1.1)

Lead the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) process and perform routine progress checks at manufacturing partner facilities to ensure build quality and schedule adherence

Review and assist in on-site plant installation (SAT) to ensure the skid system is correctly assembled, aligned, and integrated into the customer's facility according to design specifications

As a subject matter expert, provide engineering support, training, and guidance to Via team members and relevant engineering partners

Work with external engineering partners and vendors to ensure compliance with Via Engineering design, budget, and project timelines

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSkid-Mounted Process Systems3D CAD SoftwareStructural Steel DesignASME B31.3Sustainability InterestProject ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience leading the mechanical and structural design of complex, skid-mounted process systems for capital projects

Experience with Skid-Mounted Equipment or Modular Process Packages is essential

Proficiency with an integrated 3D piping and structural CAD system (e.g., Autodesk Plant3d, SolidWorks with Routing, Inventor)

Deep working knowledge of structural steel design principles and welding requirements

Familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a design/manufacturing

Strong ability to manage time and quickly shifting priorities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

A clear interest in sustainability

Some travel (up to 25%) may be required

In the event a field site requires entry screening, a background check and/or drug screen may be required

US work authorization is required for this role