Industrial Systems Consulting · 1 day ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Bakersfield, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIndustrial Systems Consulting (ISC) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in mining and heavy industrial projects. This role focuses on providing execution-ready mechanical engineering for operating facilities, ensuring reliability, safety, and operability of large, rotating and thermal equipment.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingIndustrial
Hiring Manager
Bob Schaffer
Responsibilities
Perform detailed mechanical engineering and design for mining and industrial facilities, including:
Pumps, compressors, and rotating equipment
Boilers, steam drums, dryers, and thermal systems
Crushers, material handling equipment, and process machinery
Piping systems, supports, and mechanical interfaces
Develop construction-ready engineering deliverables, including:
Equipment layouts and mechanical drawings
Design calculations and specifications
Tie-in details and modification packages for operating plants
Support execution-focused engineering by:
Incorporating constructability, access, and maintenance considerations
Supporting field implementation, troubleshooting, and design clarifications
Participating in design reviews with Engineering and site teams
Apply applicable codes, standards, and best practices, including:
ASME, API, and applicable boiler and pressure system requirements
Client-specific and site-specific engineering standards
Interface with:
Engineering project teams
Owner/operator engineering, reliability, and maintenance groups
Field supervisors and construction contractors
Provide technical support during:
Equipment installation and commissioning
Maintenance outages and equipment replacements
Field changes and as-built documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in mining or heavy industrial environments
Hands-on experience with: Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, fans, etc.)
Thermal and process equipment (boilers, steam drums, dryers)
Large mechanical equipment common in mining operations
Strong understanding of: Brownfield facilities and operating-plant constraints
Engineering deliverables that must be built and maintained in the field
Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines
Willingness to travel periodically to mine sites
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience supporting: Mining operations (trona, coal, metals, aggregates, or processing facilities)
EPC, owner-side, or specialty engineering organizations
Familiarity with: Reliability and maintainability-driven design
Equipment layout, access, and lifting considerations
AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or similar mechanical design tools
Company
Industrial Systems Consulting
Industrial Systems Consulting specializes in construction management including contract engineering and design consultation services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase