Norwest Engineering Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

• Review, understand, develop and check Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) ortho-graphics, isometrics, bill of materials, line lists, valve lists, and tie-in lists for piping design projects (with limited supervision by senior engineers.)
• Familiarity with piping design in process environments is preferred
• Ability to complete mechanical engineering calculations with limited supervision by senior engineers
• Calculations include: Hydraulic calculations to size pumps and piping, determine NPSH, etc.
• Heat loss calculations for piping, tanks, and other equipment
• Simple structural beam calculations for pipe supports, etc.
• Understand pumping, piping, air and liquid flow and distribution systems
• Application of relevant codes such as: ASME B31.3, B31.4 API 650, 653 and other related standards
• NFPA 11, 30 and other related standards
• Perform pipe stress analysis using Caesar II software in accordance with ASME B31.3 and B31.4
• Work with senior engineers to create capital project cost estimates and schedules
• Develop mechanical engineering documents according to industry, project and company standard, while working with other engineers and designers; including P&ID’s, general arrangements, equipment installation details, tank data sheets, Tie-in Procedures, and piping design
• Take ownership and responsibility of items within their scope
• Prepare technical specifications for review and approval
• Evaluate vendor’s bids and drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements of the project
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and data sheets for various equipment (control valves, pumps, instrumentation, tank, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Work with senior engineers to review and specify the appropriate equipment
• Ability to effectively interact on a basic technical level with other engineering disciplines and understand how their work impacts the overall project
• Regular contact is expected with other disciplines (at least weekly by phone or in-person)
• Ability to review electrical, civil and structural drawings to check for interferences with the mechanical drawings.