Job Details

Job Opportunity

Status: Full-time Direct hire

Location: Hybrid Richmond, VA

Experience level: Minimum 12 years of experience

Compensation: $125,000 to $160,000 DOE

Join our dynamic team in Richmond, VA, a city known for its rich history and vibrant culture, as a key player in our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing Business Unit. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, perfect for those who value both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for engineering, design, coordination, client communications, and associated construction administration, working in a collaborative multi-discipline environment to achieve overall project goals.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 12 years industry experience.
• Registered PE
• Experience with Design/Build and EPC projects.
• Experience leading teams of engineers on design projects.
• U.S. Citizenship

Desired Qualifications:

• Pipe stress analysis experience utilizing software such as CAESAR II.
• Significant experience designing and installing retrofits and upgrades at manufacturing, industrial, and shipbuilding facilities.
• HVAC and plumbing design for industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, PIP and API codes.
• Experience in managing personnel and project engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge in Food & Personal Care, Bioprocessing, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, Manufacturing and Industrial and shipbuilding facilities/systems (Conceptual Design).
• Ensure understanding and compliance with owner's requirements of the facility or corporate standards related to mechanical design.
• Confirm and review applicable codes and standards such as, but not limited to, the IBC, ASME, API, PIP and NFPA.
• Establish and document the mechanical systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues.
• Develop scopes of work based on RFPs and pre-bid meetings with clients.
• Work with owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value-engineering options as necessary.
• Interpret scopes-of-work and translate them into executable project plans.
• Manage project mechanical engineering and design team and oversee all aspects of the mechanical scope related primarily to equipment and piping.
• Perform and document engineering calculations related to mechanical engineering for the purpose of selecting code compliant systems and equipment.
• Perform sizing and selection of equipment and systems.
• Oversee piping group activities related to mechanical equipment, piping and 3D modeling to support mechanical deliverables.
• Perform pipe stress analysis utilizing software such as CAESAR II, NozzlePro, etc.
• Work with the project team to design a cohesive, technically acceptable, and optimized piping system.
• Perform detailed reviews of piping isometrics, piping plans, pipe specifications, P&IDs, and other design documents.
• Mentor other mechanical engineers and designers.
• Contribute to the preparation of construction documents including drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment datasheets.
• Oversee problem solving efforts for field oversights and addressing RFI's.
• Perform field inspections and review of reports.
• Work with Project Engineer/Manager to ensure that project schedule will be met, and complete documents provided for each deliverable.

Perks:

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
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