Gulf States Engineering - Mobile, AL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer position at Gulf States Engineering, Inc. is a full-time role based in Mobile, Alabama, focusing on the preparation and review of complex engineering calculations and drawings. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that project documents are accurately prepared and coordinated across various disciplines. This role requires a strong understanding of the constructability of design drawings and the ability to perform plan-in-hand checks of project documents. The engineer will also prepare and review technical reports and specifications, ensuring that all work products meet project requirements and goals. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Sr. Mechanical Engineer will interact with clients and participate in budget and project development. The role involves mentoring associate engineers and designers, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their careers. The engineer will be expected to relay any apparent training needs to the department head and ensure that all work is completed on or before scheduled milestones, including necessary coordination and approvals. Attention to detail is crucial, as the engineer must ensure that design components meet industry standards and that all work is completed within assigned budgets. The position also requires good written and verbal communication skills, as the engineer will need to effectively communicate with project managers, senior management, and clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy industrial projects, particularly with piping, P&IDs, industrial processes, project management, and construction engineering. Familiarity with standard software programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and Microsoft Office is essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Prepare/review complex engineering calculations
- Review/markup complex drawings
- Prepare/review technical reports
- Prepare/review technical specifications
- Understand constructability of design drawings
- Perform plan in hand checks of project documents
- Ensure project documents are accurately prepared
- Ensure project documents have been coordinated across disciplines
- Ensure work product is checked/approved by a senior engineer or discipline lead
- Ensure work product meets project requirements/goals
- Ensure work is completed on or before scheduled milestones including coordination and approvals
- Ensure work is completed within assigned budgets
- Relay apparent training needs to department head
- Understand how to use standard software programs
- Ensure design components meet industry standard
- Client interaction
- Budget development
- Project development
- Mentor associate engineers, designers, etc.
Requirements
- Requires 5 plus years of commercial and industrial project experience as a Professional Engineer
- BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required
- PE License required
- Heavy industrial experience with piping, P&ID's, industrial processes, project management and construction engineering required
- Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project and Microsoft Office
