Senior Mechanical Engineer – Direct Hire

Location: Bellingham, WA | Billings, MT | Bismarck, ND | Minneapolis, MN | Spokane, WA | Vancouver, WA

Work Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Work Authorization: Must have legal right to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship provided)

Onsite Requirement: First 6 months onsite; potential hybrid (Mondays and Fridays remote) thereafter

Citizenship: Canadian citizens eligible for a TN visa may be considered

Job Description

This position supports all project phases with a focus on front-end and detailed engineering. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will act as the mechanical engineering lead on projects, ensuring coordination and effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

Reporting Structure

• Reports administratively to the Mechanical/Structural Manager
• Functionally reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or project manager/project engineer
  
  

Responsibilities

Piping Engineering Design:

• Lead piping engineering in front-end and detailed engineering phases
• Develop and select piping specifications
• Perform piping stress analysis calculations
• Select and design piping supports
• Ensure compliance with ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8
• Coordinate with suppliers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
  
  

Mechanical Equipment Specifications

• Lead mechanical equipment selection and specification activities
• Ensure equipment compliance with ASME, API, and client/facility standards
• Develop specification drawings
• Complete hydraulic calculations for equipment sizing and selection
  
  

Additional Duties

• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation, or mineral processing industries
• Previous consulting experience strongly preferred
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of industrial metallurgies, welding procedures, ASME codes, corrosion mitigation, and API standards
• Hydraulic analysis using tools like Design Flow Solutions, PipeFLO, etc.
• Piping stress analysis using CAESAR II
• Equipment analysis using NozzlePRO/FEPipe
• Equipment design calculations using PV Elite
• Knowledge of standards: ASME, API, PIP, PFI, MSS, ANSI
• Strong communication and leadership skills
  
  

Certifications (Preferred)

• PE license preferred; ability to register with NCEES and in other states
• Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid TWIC