Mechanical Engineering Department Manager at R. T. Patterson Company Mechanical Engineering Department Manager at R. T. Patterson Company in Zelienople, Pennsylvania Posted in about 17 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job:

Senior Mechanical Engineer/Lead Location:

Seven Fields, PA Salary Range:

$155,000 - $180,000

Top Skills or Software:

Piping, Stress Analysis Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Experience:

Senior Level (10+ years)

PE License Highly Preferred Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm - 3 days in office

Travel Expectations:

10% travel to client sites

Direct Reports:

2-3 direct reports Job Description We currently have a Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Department Lead opening to support operations at our Seven Fields, PA office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and will lead engineering efforts in the mechanical design areas as part of a multi-office design team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assignments will have leadership and oversight of mechanical/piping engineers and designers as well as interface with project managers to fulfill project requirements.

• Plans, organizes, and manages the mechanical and piping engineering/design including, monitoring progress, schedule and hour expenditure on all projects.
• Participates in proposal development, presentations and business development activities.
• Interfaces with project managers to determine specific project staffing needs and assures assignments are made consistent with technical requirements and individual development needs of staff.
• Create and develop a project design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layout drawings from concept through approval.
• Develop specifications, data sheets, drawing requirements for a complete RFQ package, approve vendor supplied drawings and data for equipment packages. Develop Technical bid evaluations and make recommendations on specific equipment and components.
• Coordinate with pipe designers and other disciplined designers in the development of project 3D models as well as interdisciplinary reviews.
• Review and selection of piping specifications.
• Reviews the mechanical and piping requirements for manpower and technical capability for efficient execution of contracts.
• Oversees professional development of department staff, evaluates performance and makes salary recommendations.

Capabilities and Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Registered Engineer (P.E.) is preferred or the ability to obtain a license.
• 10+ years' relevant experience supporting heavy steel/oil & gas projects is preferred.
• Experience creating PFDs and P&IDs is required.
• Knowledge of Caesar II or equivalent
• Functional knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting and analysis software.
• The ability to work on two or more interdisciplinary projects at once while effectively managing time and prioritizing project deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Travel to job sites up to 10% of the time.

RT Patterson, an Allied Resources Group (ARG) affiliate, offers a comprehensive set of benefit programs as part of its total compensation package. These programs include both low and high-deductible health plans (some compatible with HRA and HSA) dental and vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401k matching program, group term life and AD&D plan, disability insurance, 529 education savings plan, paid parental leave, employee wellness program, and bereavement leave.