Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: VITS Consulting
Location: Lakeville
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer Direct Hire

Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.

Location: Bellingham, WA - Billings, MT - Bismarck, ND - Minneapolis, MN - Spokane, WA - Vancouver, WA
Work Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Work Authorization: Must have legal right to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship provided)
Onsite Requirement: First 6 months onsite; potential hybrid (Mondays and Fridays remote) thereafter
Citizenship: Canadian citizens eligible for a TN visa may be considered

Job Description: This position supports all project phases with a focus on front-end and detailed engineering. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will act as the mechanical engineering lead on projects, ensuring coordination and effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

Reporting Structure: Reports administratively to the Mechanical/Structural Manager


Functionally reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or project manager/project engineer



Responsibilities: Piping Engineering Design:

Lead piping engineering in front-end and detailed engineering phases


Develop and select piping specifications


Perform piping stress analysis calculations


Select and design piping supports


Ensure compliance with ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8


Coordinate with suppliers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams



Mechanical Equipment Specifications:

Lead mechanical equipment selection and specification activities


Ensure equipment compliance with ASME, API, and client/facility standards


Develop specification drawings


Complete hydraulic calculations for equipment sizing and selection



Additional Duties:

Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed



Qualifications: Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering


Minimum 10 years' experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation, or mineral processing industries


Previous consulting experience strongly preferred



Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of industrial metallurgies, welding procedures, ASME codes, corrosion mitigation, and API standards


Hydraulic analysis using tools like Design Flow Solutions, PipeFLO, etc.


Piping stress analysis using CAESAR II


Equipment analysis using NozzlePRO/FEPipe


Equipment design calculations using PV Elite


Knowledge of standards: ASME, API, PIP, PFI, MSS, ANSI


Strong communication and leadership skills



Certifications (Preferred):

PE license preferred; ability to register with NCEES and in other states


Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid TWIC

Keywords: VITS Consulting, Minneapolis , Senior Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Lakeville, Minnesota