Via Separations

Principal Mechanical Engineer, System Design

Via Separations

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Watertown • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $126,000 - $155,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • As the Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be the technical lead responsible for the analysis, modeling, design, drafting, and development of our commercial membrane systems.
  • You will be an integral member of the cross-disciplinary engineering team and work alongside our external engineering partners to bring both our pilot scale and commercial systems to fruition.
  • The role involves supporting, studying, understanding, and executing upon detailed project requirements and specifications.
  • This position has a focus on leading the comprehensive design, analysis, and implementation of modular, skid-mounted integrated process systems, specializing in mechanical, structural, and piping systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. **Minimum of 8-10 years** of progressive experience leading the mechanical and structural design of **complex, skid-mounted process systems** for capital projects.
  • Experience with Skid-Mounted Equipment or Modular Process Packages is essential.
  • Desired experience in large industrial scale equipment (e.g. oil & gas, chemical processing, membranes or separation processes)
  • **Proficiency** with an integrated 3D piping and structural CAD system (e.g., Autodesk Plant3d, SolidWorks with Routing, Inventor).
  • Deep working knowledge of structural steel design principles and welding requirements.
  • Familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a design/manufacturing
  • Familiarity with **ASME B31.3** (Process Piping) and American Petroleum Institute (**API**) standards a plus
  • Experience in engineering document management is desirable but not necessary
  • Strong ability to manage time and quickly shifting priorities
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • A clear interest in sustainability
  • Some travel (up to 25%) may be required
  • In the event a field site requires entry screening, a background check and/or drug screen may be required
  • US work authorization is required for this role
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package, including equity options
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Disability & Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 12+ weeks of paid Family Leave
  • Paid Flex time off
  • Paid time off for Company holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
mechanical engineeringstructural designpiping systemsskid-mounted process systems3D CAD systemsstructural steel designwelding requirementsengineering document managementproject requirements analysismodular process packages
Soft skills
time managementadaptabilitysustainability interestteam collaborationcommunication skillsproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsability to work under pressureprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering