Senior Mechanical Pressure Vessel Engineer – Lead

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading mechanical engineering deliverables at Hargrove. Responsible for supervising engineers and managing complex technical tasks efficiently.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

supervision and technical direction over a team of engineers and designers when functioning as a lead engineer
total delivery of the mechanical deliverables and services on time
performing advanced engineering work serving as a technical specialist for complex engineering assignments
Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards
Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team
On-site assistance during startup
Engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations and piping estimates
Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand
Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project
Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project
Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice
Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified
Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a “package”

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required
Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred
15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering
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 all piping systems
Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items
Design of 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 understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical deliverables
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks
Able to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project
Able to determine construction material quantities
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards
Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to provide interoffice execution leadership and support.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays
personal paid time off
medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringstress analysispiping designmaterial procurement specificationsdesign calculationspiping systems sizingflexibility analysisconstruction specificationscost estimationCAD drafting standards

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillspresentation skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime managementattention to detailinteroffice execution leadership

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering registration