Senior Mechanical Engineer- Plant Layout and Piping

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Plant Layout and Piping

3600 Arco Corporate Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA

Full-time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is seeking experienced candidates to join the Solutions for Industry group in our Charlotte, NC office.

Utilize your problem solving knowledge and experience in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. In your role you will have opportunity to lead and demonstrate your experience on unique and challenging medium and large size industrial projects. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Joining Ramboll

As our new Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be working across a wide range of mechanical engineering knowledge areas and have a desired focus on industrial process piping and plant equipment layouts for chemical, power, and/or industrial facilities. The candidate will work alongside other experienced and entry level engineers and designers in an environment where sharing knowledge to develop innovative technically sound designs is considered the key to success.

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities

Participating in the development of equipment arrangement and piping drawings for new and retrofit plant processes.

Developing specifications for piping and mechanical equipment.

Developing conceptual designs and cost estimates for early stages of the project life cycle.

Performing code studies.

Performing piping flexibility analysis.

Designing and specifying process and utility piping supports.

Applying ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code in performing design.

Performing process design of utility systems, including developing P&IDs, sizing utility equipment, and developing utility equipment specifications.

Working with the client, project manager, and lead engineers and designers from other engineering disciplines to achieve a cohesive design across all engineering disciplines and Ramboll offices.

Checking and assuring a cohesive design in accordance with P&IDs, piping specifications, Ramboll standards, and other project documentation.

Visiting job sites as required for projects involving retrofit of existing plant processes. A mix of day trips and overnight domestic trips should be expected.

Adhering to the policies and standards set forth in Ramboll’s Project Execution Manual.

Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees by adhering to Ramboll’s Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Our People Make the Difference

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your continued personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or greater.

• Licensed Professional Engineer

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on industrial process piping and plant equipment layout.

• Experience with chemical, power, or industrial mechanical equipment, and the ability to work across a wide range of areas within the mechanical engineering discipline.

• Knowledge of applicable ASME, SMACNA, NFPA, API, and building codes for duct, piping, atmospheric tanks, and pressure vessels, as well as secondary systems including insulation.

• Experience analyzing piping systems for flexibility and stress in accordance with ASME B31.3.

• Experience establishing and meeting project budgets and schedules, including estimating project mechanical total installed cost.

• Ability to foster a creative engineering environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Compress, and Caesar II pipe stress analysis is preferred.

• Additional Information

• Salary Transparency Statement

• At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $145,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

• Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.