Mechanical Design Engineer

# Who We Are Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.#

What You'll Be Doing
** Job Scope:
** Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of small and large mechanical engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision.
** Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
*** Develop and implement project specific mechanical engineering execution plans to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including all engineering disciplines, project managers, operations, and procurement, to ensure seamless project integration and successful project delivery.
* Lead and manage the execution of mechanical engineering scope of work in all phases (Pre-FEED, FEED and Detail Design).
* Monitors and reports actual progress and forecasting/check for discipline activities, including management of labor hours and delivered documents.
* Lead the design and selection of stationary and rotating equipment considering factors such as safety, reliability, maintainability, cost, and schedule.
* Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
* Apply industry codes and standards relevant to the chemical industry, such as ASME, API, ANSI, and other applicable codes, in the design and evaluation of mechanical systems and equipment.
* Oversee the procurement of mechanical equipment, ensuring adherence to project requirements and specifications.
* Conduct thorough reviews and quality control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
* Utilize engineering design and management software tools and applications to support mechanical engineering activities and enhance project efficiency.# Ideal Background
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* Education:

** Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
** Registration:
** Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
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* Experience:

** This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.
** Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Knowledge of design standards and codes.
* Knowledge, application and specification of piping materials.
* Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.
* Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
* Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems.
* Flexibility and stress analysis of moderately complex piping systems.
* Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items.
* Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems.
* Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
* Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints.
* Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems.
* Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.
* Estimating piping related construction quantities from conceptual documents.
* Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts.
* Knowledge and…