Ghafari Associates · 3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Process Mechanical
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expGhafari Associates is a global team of engineers, architects, and consultants specializing in complex markets such as manufacturing and healthcare. They are seeking a Project Engineer - Process Mechanical to participate in the design of various systems for automotive and manufacturing environments, including paint systems and fluid handling equipment.
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Responsibilities
Understand mechanical systems and manufacturing processes for which systems will be designed. Mechanical systems include paint and coating application process, fluid handling and fill equipment, waste treatment processes and equipment, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic applications
Understand and be familiar with all applicable governmental (i.e., IBC, ICC, OSHPOD, ASTM, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA) Safety Codes & Standards
Understand and be familiar with client safety Codes & Standards
Participate in presentations, and project proposal and estimating efforts
Maintain project records as well as daily personal records of communications and directions given and received
Understand contract documents and project records
Participate with project team and client to prepare or edit customer specifications and project scope of work
Design process flow schematics, system air flow and piping schematics
Specify and design bid package as well as detailed fabrication drawings and specifications for a complete system
Specify requirements for all purchased equipment and devices used in system design and operations
Provide design calculations for systems, fans, air make up units and associated duct work with regards to static losses, downdraft requirements, and systems effects losses
Perform all fluid and hydraulic calculations with regard to pipe losses, head pressures, friction losses, associated with piping. Perform pump selection and sizing calculations as well as valve sizing and selection
Calculate all power requirements related to loads for all designed equipment with regard to full load amps, motor sizing and horsepower requirements
Perform all basic load calculations with regards to uniform and point loads necessary to properly select steel and other structural shapes necessary for system designs
Assist with budget estimates for paint systems and related installation work
Provide project scheduling input for paint systems implementation
Track and communicate project status, both internally and externally
Review and approve contractor engineering submittals
Review and approve fabrication facilities and production equipment prior to shipment to site
Review and approve system as-built/as-installed drawings
Must be able to travel and accept field assignments to promote project success
Be cognizant of installation concepts and practices to ensure designs are efficient and may be fabricated and installed with ease
Qualification
Required
Understand mechanical systems and manufacturing processes for which systems will be designed
Understand and be familiar with all applicable governmental (i.e., IBC, ICC, OSHPOD, ASTM, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA) Safety Codes & Standards
Understand and be familiar with client safety Codes & Standards
Participate in presentations, and project proposal and estimating efforts
Maintain project records as well as daily personal records of communications and directions given and received
Understand contract documents and project records
Participate with project team and client to prepare or edit customer specifications and project scope of work
Design process flow schematics, system air flow and piping schematics
Specify and design bid package as well as detailed fabrication drawings and specifications for a complete system
Specify requirements for all purchased equipment and devices used in system design and operations
Provide design calculations for systems, fans, air make up units and associated duct work with regards to static losses, downdraft requirements, and systems effects losses
Perform all fluid and hydraulic calculations with regard to pipe losses, head pressures, friction losses, associated with piping
Perform pump selection and sizing calculations as well as valve sizing and selection
Calculate all power requirements related to loads for all designed equipment with regard to full load amps, motor sizing and horsepower requirements
Perform all basic load calculations with regards to uniform and point loads necessary to properly select steel and other structural shapes necessary for system designs
Assist with budget estimates for paint systems and related installation work
Provide project scheduling input for paint systems implementation
Track and communicate project status, both internally and externally
Review and approve contractor engineering submittals
Review and approve fabrication facilities and production equipment prior to shipment to site
Review and approve system as-built/as-installed drawings
Must be able to travel and accept field assignments to promote project success
Be cognizant of installation concepts and practices to ensure designs are efficient and may be fabricated and installed with ease
Preferred
Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited school is preferred
7-10 years of related work experience preferred
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD preferred
Familiarity with BIM 360 and Navisworks preferred
Proficient in MS Office
Working knowledge of process system engineering and design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Hybrid and in-office work environments
Career mapping
Licensure support
Management and mentorship opportunities
Robust internship program
Company
Ghafari Associates
Ghafari is a global engineering, architecture, process, consulting, and construction services firm.
501-1000 employees
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President & CEO
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CFO
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