Piping & Mechanical Engineer IV

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Mechanical Engineer designing and analyzing complex mechanical engineering projects at Hargrove. Collaborating with various disciplines to ensure efficient project delivery and execution.

Posted 6/12/2026part-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generally responsible for performing all aspects for a complete design of complex mechanical engineering assignments
Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in mechanical engineering and involves applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 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
Accomplishing 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
Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required
Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems
It is your responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings
Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project
Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input
Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client
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” for mechanical purchase inquiries issued for procurement of equipment, materials or subcontract pricing
Developing construction specifications
Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications
Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department
Knowledgeable of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects
Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly
Coordinate work activities with other teammates and the discipline lead
Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs
Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of mechanical work
Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions
Ability to identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support
Provide leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget

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
6+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering
Knowledge of design standards and codes
Knowledge, application and specification of 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 systems
Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application
Knowledge of HVAC (airside and waterside) system application and design codes
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 process/utility systems
Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers
Estimating mechanical/piping 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
Ability 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
Ability to determine construction material quantities
Knowledge and ability to apply company engineering design and CAD drafting standards
Ability to lead a small 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
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution leadership and support

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
personal paid time off
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k)
other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringstress analysisdesign standardspiping designmaterial procurement specificationsHVAC system designconstruction specificationspiping specialty itemsflexibility analysismanual valve sizing

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam coordinationproblem-solvingtechnical guidancepresentation skillsflexibilityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproject management

Certifications

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