Lead Mechanical Engr

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for capital projects across Solstice Advanced Materials’ manufacturing network. This position may be based in Baton Rouge or Geismar, LA;
Colonial Heights, VA; or Houston, TX, and reports to the Director of Engineering and Process Automation.

• Serve as a mechanical and piping engineering subject matter expert, providing technical leadership across all phases of capital projects.
• Lead mechanical engineering execution through Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and startup/commissioning.
• Develop mechanical and piping Scopes of Work (SOWs) and Basis of Design documents, including rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, insulation, coatings, and materials of construction.
• Apply and maintain Solstice Engineering Standards and support site‑specific standards as required.
• Develop mechanical equipment specifications and manage vendor interactions, bid evaluations, and equipment selection, clearly communicating recommendations to project teams.
• Perform and/or review engineering calculations for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping systems, and mechanical equipment.
• Conduct pipe stress analysis and ensure compliance with applicable vessel and piping codes.
• Provide technical support for equipment repair and reliability issues, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Lead or participate in mechanical design reviews with project stakeholders.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are properly developed and met for all mechanical and piping installations.
• Utilize AutoCAD (2D/3D) and CADWorx to support detailed engineering and construction deliverables.
• Work closely with designers and CAD resources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and constructability of drawings.
• Monitor mechanical engineering quality, schedule, and productivity throughout project execution.
• Maintain familiarity with document management and control systems (e.g., Documentum, AM Meridian).
• Provide project scoping input to support accurate cost estimates and efficient design solutions.
• Manage mechanical discipline budgets and costs, ensuring performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and materials management teams to improve safety, reliability, and asset performance.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests (FATs) and inspections at vendor and fabricator facilities.
• Partner with Maintenance Excellence and other stakeholders on complex or HSE‑critical issues.
• Drive value engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare mechanical and piping estimate packages and construction work order packages.

• Achieve world‑class safety performance on all assigned projects.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Successfully manage mechanical and piping scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.

Demonstrate strong customer focus and responsiveness to stakeholder needs.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 8–10 years of mechanical and piping engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, as required.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with material handling or process automation systems.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Experienced working knowledge of PIP, ASME, ANSI, API, and related codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to support large capital investments in complex manufacturing environments.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (or equivalent continuous improvement experience).
• Strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and cost optimization.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short‑Term…