Mechanical Designer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Senior Mechanical Designer does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will coordinate and oversee detail Mechanical engineering of outside groups and junior design staff
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mentor and give direction to other designers and contract personnel including planning design work for project assigned task groups.
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 the plant.
Layout of Mechanical systems pipe routing equipment and utility systems for industrial projects.
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.
Work with outside engineering firms to coordinate detailed piping and mechanical designs on large projects.
Create bill of materials based on mechanical design and isometrics.
Travel to job sites to perform analyses of existing equipment piping routes layouts etc. for use in developing future plans proposals etc.
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 engineers by suggesting design changes that might improve the desired results of the design. Perform design calculations and some basic engineering calculations where able.
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:
Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft and Autodesk products.
Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and developing lists for engineering.
Be proficient in 3D modeling design software or equivalent and techniques.
Be proficient in use of AutoCAD software.
Excellent technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to meet schedule and deliverable deadlines.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical designs and equipment used in various industrial applications with broad knowledge of the technology & designs.
Ability to read and understand piping isometrics.
Ability to supervise field erection activities including supplying technical and installation assistance for Mechanical systems used in DR and/or steel industry.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Mechanical design including but not limited to stress analysis.
International travel experience.
Industrial plant experience