Mechanical Engineer

Summary:

· The Owner's Engineer is a mechanical project engineering role within our Gas Compression Project Engineering team.

· This role supports modifications to existing facilities and new construction projects at our natural gas compressor stations.

· Project Engineers work in team settings in the role of lead and/or support engineer.

· Project Engineering works closely with project managers, engineers of other disciplines, system (station/reliability) engineers, environmental engineers, station operations and maintenance personnel, outage managers, construction managers, external engineers of record (external Architectural & Engineering firms), construction contractors, and vendor representatives to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget.

Responsibilities:

· The Owner's Engineer will play a crucial role in representing our interests throughout the lifecycle of projects.

· This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of engineering on projects to ensure they meet the owner's objectives in terms of safety, regulatory compliance, scope, quality, cost-effectiveness, and schedule adherence.

· This role requires a strong understanding of natural gas and balance of plant systems, application of engineering principles, project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

· The Owner's Engineer ensures that project work is coordinated between external engineers of record, material and equipment suppliers, and construction contractors to meet project requirements.

· This includes development and enforcement of engineering, equipment, and construction specifications.

· The Owner's Engineer will perform moderately complex assignments requiring application of standard techniques, theory, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.

· The candidate must independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering theory, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

· The Owner's Engineer will be required to work efficiently and effectively on project teams supporting several project managers.

· The Owner's Engineer will be required to travel to the compressor stations on average 3 days per week and as much as 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide engineering support for project development activities including feasibility studies, conceptual engineering design, and cost estimating.

· Oversee the development of detailed design documents by external Engineers of Record.

· Review engineering drawings and calculations that detail plans and specifications for construction projects.

· Develop technical specifications and bid documents for detailed engineering, engineered equipment, materials, and construction contracts.

· Lead the technical bid evaluation for detailed engineering, equipment, materials, and construction contracts.

· Communicate effectively stakeholders to ensure all technical aspects of the project objectives are met.

· Perform shop inspection visits to supplier facilities to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.

· Perform field engineering and support the resolution of construction issues.

· Support testing and commissioning of new equipment and facilities.

· Identify, analyze, and recommend corrective actions to technical issues identified in the field during project execution and/or initial operation.

· Assist project management and project controls with the development of project schedules and budgets.

· Attend project coordination meetings.

· Participate in the closeout of projects including turnover of project files and record documents.

Skills:

· Experience in the design, construction, or operation of natural gas compressor station equipment

· Experience in reviewing designs to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, and industry standards.

· Knowledge of CFR 49 Part 192 Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline (Minimum Federal Safety Standards), and/or Michigan Gas Safety Standards Guide (MGSS),

· Knowledge of ASME Codes & Standards e.g., ASME B31.8, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME B16.5/16.47, ASME BPVC, etc.

· Knowledge of API Specifications & Standards e.g., API 5L, API 6D, API 1104, etc.

· Experience in procurement of engineered material, equipment and professional services.

· Experience coordinating and developing contract documents (RFP documentation), specifically engineering drawings and technical specifications for both consulting and construction

Education:

Requirements/Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program

· 5+ years of applied ABET engineering experience

Skills and Experience:

Required Skills:

· Mechanical engineer

· Mechanical project engineering

· Procurement

· Safety standards

· Engineering support

Additional Skills:

· Documentation

· RFP

· B31.1

· API

· Project management

· Field engineering

· Mechanical/electrical engineer

· Technical specifications

· Gas compressor

· Operations

· Contracts

· Regulatory compliance

Languages:

· English

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