Lead Mechanical Engineer in Newark

Job DescriptionJob Description

Technical Staffing Resources is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to work with one of the largest EPC firms in the country. The position is located in Newark, DE and is a contract role.

RESPONSIBILITES – MECHANICAL WORK GROUP LEAD ROLE (PRIMARY ROLE)

• Early project planning and coordination while handling two to three small to mid-cap sized projects with ability to quickly provide engineering work hour estimates and risk memos.
• Develop and manage the preparation, review and checking of mechanical specification packages in accordance with Client requirements and industry best practices.
• Manage and successfully influence the entire procurement life cycle while working closely with all disciplines.
• Ability to effectively manage building services groups such as Fire Protection, HVAC and plumbing as a work group lead.
• Managing development of complex multi-discipline Construction packages including diagrams, drawings, equipment schedules, details, and Scopes of Work.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors in a professional manner.
• Track Project Scope and Schedule and notify project manager of deviation from original design, budget, or schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• 10+ years (minimum) of experience in the EPC industry or chemical / biofuels operating companies. Will consider experience with chemical site team or project engineering backgrounds in related industries. Operations / Maintenance and Reliability experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) is .
• Proven experience with any of the following core areas:
• • Broad experience with any chemical’s technologies and / or biofuels experience.
  • Heat transfer technology and equipment such as boilers, heat exchangers, char boilers, gasification, mechanical vapor recompression systems etc.
  • Large complex packaged equipment systems such as thermal oxidizers, cooling towers, process units, plastics handling packages, extruders, material handling packages fro biomass etc.
• Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines while providing proactive leadership on all interdisciplinary design coordination efforts.
• Ability to travel as needed to survey client sites.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel to client sites will comply with all KBR and Client Safety Rules, Processes and Procedures
• Work at client sites may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
• Work at client sites may require moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas, ascending/descending stairs, walking the client property
• • This may include climbing ladders, lifting up to 35 lbs., etc.

Company DescriptionTechnical Staffing Resources, a KBR company, is a full-service staffing firm with over 75 years’ experience providing staffing support for industrial engineering, construction, maintenance markets and our affiliated government services division.Company DescriptionTechnical Staffing Resources, a KBR company, is a full-service staffing firm with over 75 years’ experience providing staffing support for industrial engineering, construction, maintenance markets and our affiliated government services division.