Principal Mechanical Engineer
$152,690 - $210,225 per year
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$152,690 - $210,225 per year
About the role
- Leading the mechanical engineering scope for EPC projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning.
- Providing subject matter expertise for rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, and associated mechanical systems.
- Overseeing the design, specification, and review of pressure vessels and other major mechanical equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with ASME, API, and other relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Collaborating closely with process engineering teams to translate operating conditions into effective mechanical design solutions.
- Coordinating with piping, electrical, instrumentation, structural, and project management teams to support integrated project delivery.
- Reviewing and approving vendor drawings, equipment datasheets, technical bid evaluations, and engineering deliverables.
- Supporting procurement activities through equipment selection, technical clarifications, and supplier engagement.
- Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to developing engineers and designers.
- Identifying, evaluating, and resolving complex mechanical challenges through practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions.
- Supporting construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities as required.
- Promoting a culture of safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and technical integrity.
- What you'll bring to the role:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado, with the ability or willingness to obtain additional state registrations.15+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience within EPC, consulting, manufacturing, industrial, energy, chemicals, or related project-based environments.
- Extensive experience with rotating equipment, pressure vessels, and major mechanical equipment packages.
- Strong understanding of process conditions, including pressure, temperature, flow, materials, and their influence on equipment selection and mechanical design.
- Demonstrated expertise in equipment specifications, vendor package reviews, technical bid evaluations, and engineering deliverable development.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts and effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience providing mentorship, technical guidance, and engineering quality assurance.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and customer engagement skills.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, technical excellence, and project delivery success.
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