Senior Hydraulics Engineer needed in Phoenix AZ to join a leading Engineering and Construction firm. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the best engineering minds in the business as they take on an exciting new project. Ideal candidates will have at least 15 years of experience. PE certification highly preferred
location: Phoenix, Arizona
job type: Contract
salary: $80 - 120 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Description
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design project teams to create world class designs for both new and existing hydroelectric power generation facilities. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design, procurement, and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
Job Duties:
- Lead mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Applies expert knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
- Calculate size requirements of mechanical equipment and material to develop procurement specifications, lists, datasheets and drawings.
- Review mechanical supplier or mechanical contractor quotes, complete technical bid summaries, and write purchase recommendations.
- Develop mechanical engineering design documents including design notes, calculations, reports, flow modelling summaries, process flow diagram, piping and instrumentation diagrams, sketches, plan drawings, section drawings, isometrics, pipe supports, datasheets, details, specifications, 3D model routing recommendations, and other related documents.
- Quality review of mechanical engineering design completed by co-workers.
- Review mechanical supplier documents for conformance to design specifications; providing documents or drawing redlines as required.
- Review construction contractor submittals and answer technical requests for information during their procurement and construction activities.
- Leading site trips for data collection, field inspections, construction review, commissioning support, factory acceptance testing support, or construction support services for both public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing, and project planning.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report on project performance.
- Responsible for effective management of engineering scope changes and notice of schedule and budget impacts to the project manager and/or client. Accountable for managing mechanical budget on projects.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.
- Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering a plus.
- 7+ years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
- Professional Engineering License (PE).
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Additional software skills including AFT Fathom, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Smartplant, and other 3D rendering programs preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 15 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
