Mechanical Utility Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring an experienced Mechanical Utility Engineer with a desire to work on large infrastructure projects in the oil and chemical industries. Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. Training, development and opportunities to work on marquee projects as you and our fast paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environment and who have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.

In this role, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks by applying standard engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline, which may involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications. Willingness to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations is expected. This role has the potential for virtual work but may require regular travel to customer facilities in the Houston, TX area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for design, specification, and vendor oversight for typical process plant utility systems including compressed air, steam, cooling water, and others
• Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes, utilizing CAE/CAD as applicable
• Responsible for oversight of 3rd party engineering/design teams, including design reviews, coordination, and making recommendations to owner’s engineering team
• Prepares standard engineering computations, material quality takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs for large industrial projects
• Reviews design documents produced by other engineering teams for compliance with applicable codes and owner standards
• Interfaces with vendors to coordinate interfaces and perform acceptance testing
• Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials
• Applies requirements of ASME BPVC and API tank standards
• Complete knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards for the oil, gas, and chemical industries
• Participate in risk assessment activities, including PHAs and HAZOPs
• Performs preliminary design activities including studies and alternatives analysis
• Reviews supplier drawing submittals and assists in performing technical bid analyses
• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents
• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower level Engineers working on the same project
• Demonstrated ability to work with vendors and contractors, while interfacing with multiple departments, and working with internal customers to manage projects, policies, and procedures
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or related field) and 8+ years of related work experience
• Experience in large, complex industrial projects including equipment selection and specification, developing and reading P&IDs, control diagrams, and managing equipment lists
• Experience with OSBL plant utility systems, such as steam, compressed air, cooling water, process water, and wastewater
• Experience with complex piping systems, hydraulic analysis, pipe stress analysis, and material selection
• Experience with PIP standards, ASME, and building codes
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams to design new facilities and modifications to existing production facilities
Working knowledge of CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!