Mechanical Designer

TITLE: Mechanical Designer 3

REPORTS TO: Group Leader (Mechanical) with technical oversight by Chief Engineering (MIL-IEC)
POSITION SUMMARY: The Mechanical Designer 3 position requires providing conceptual and detailed design
of systems & components used during project execution of industrial plant design.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
none
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD software and related Autodesk products and utilize CAD software to
create mechanical drawings for the basic and detailed engineering of a Midrex plant.
Layout of plant equipment piping and utility systems. Able to plan and execute work based on higher
level task assignment from others including engineers project controls and senior staff.
Utilize P&IDs to design piping routings and check designs from others.
Take conceptual designs sketches and ideas from engineers and senior designers to develop the details
necessary for a complete engineered drawing capable of being used for purchasing erection in the field
design analysis etc.
Able to create bill of materials for fabrications where needed.
Able to collaborate with outside consultants or subcontracted engineering firms for project tasks.
Travel to job sites to perform analyses of existing equipment piping routes layouts etc. for use in
developing future plans proposals etc.
Travel to fabrication facilities to perform mechanical inspections of equipment and adherence to designs
and tolerances.
Travel on business trips and/or field assignments as required to carry out departmental tasks and
functions.
Perform checking of mechanical drawings for consistency with conceptual ideas design sketches etc.
Assist senior designers and engineers by suggesting design changes that might improve the desired results
of the design. Able to develop capacity to perform basic design calculations as part of design efforts and
learns to anticipate problems such as high stress overloaded fasteners thermal growth issues need for
movement compensation and the like.
Work as a teammate with all company departments and employees in all assignments. Work toward
building consensus on all assignments by finding solutions which meet the best interests of all parties
involved.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required:
Experienced in discipline drafting with capacity to plan own design work
Developing broader knowledge of designs and systems
Proficient in discipline specific software and design procedures developing capacity for basic design
calculations and capable of checking detail design by others.
Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft and Autodesk products.
Excellent technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to plan work to meet schedule and deliverable deadlines.
Ability to observe & advise field erection activities including supplying technical and installation
assistance for mechanical systems used in DR and/or steel industry
Preferred:
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and developing lists for engineering.
Developing broad knowledge of mechanical designs and equipment used in various industrial
applications with growing knowledge of Midrex technology & designs.
Ability to understand P&IDs for use in piping design and drawing checking.
International travel experience.
Industrial plant experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Diploma or Bachelors degree in mechanical or piping discipline
A minimum of 8 years up to 14 years experience in an industrial or technical environment. Experience in
the steel or petrochemical industry is a plus.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Up to 10% International and Domestic based upon project demands