Senior Mechanical Engineer -Central Utilities Job in Minneapolis, Minnesota US
Senior Mechanical Engineer -Central Utilities
Job Description The Minneapolis, MN office has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer (plant/steam) to join the team. The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer directs the total engineering discipline design including design management, engineering design calculation, analysis and documentation for large and complex projects, directs diverse production teams, develops and executes discipline work plans under the supervision of the engineering director; also performs administrative tasks as directed. Requirements: Registered Professional Engineer. Thorough understanding of all engineering design tasks associated with system selection, evaluation and design, management, planning and direction of project construction document preparation Ability to plan, execute and take responsibility for several large design and construction phase projects and special assignments simultaneously Detailed understanding of various regulatory building codes; extensive knowledge of current design analysis techniques and construction materials and methods Working knowledge of design production techniques, including computer software and ability to use Revit for drawing review and schematic level tasks Detailed knowledge of A/E/C professional practice including contractual relationships, liability and public safety Well developed and effective communication, marketing, teaching and leadership skills. Steam boiler plant and steam system design to at least 250 psig. Co-generation experience with both steam turbine and gas turbine generators. Good working knowledge of development of PID control diagrams and specification of industrial grade PLC control. Ability to develop heat balance diagrams and work closely with clients to tune them to specific needs. Good working knowledge of hydraulic modeling software for hydronic and large chilled water systems. Experience with design of large chiller plants (greater than 5,000 tons) including utilization of high voltage chillers and auxiliary equipment. High temperature/pressure heating water system design and specification a plus. Good working knowledge of pipe thermal expansion, modeling and TriFlex or similar software a plus. Evaluation of lifecycle cost and return on investment for energy conservation measures.