Sr Design Engineer
Thermal Engineering International
Houston, United States of America
1 month ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Houston, United States of America
Tech stack
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Computer-Aided Design
AutoCAD
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Autodesk Inventor
Microsoft Outlook
Fluid
Computer Programming
SolidWorks (CAD)
Mathcad
Microsoft Software
Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software)
Microsoft PowerPoint
Software Tools
Vba Programming Language
Ansys
Job description
- Conduct mechanical and structural calculations (including FEA), prepare design details, fabrication drawings, and bills of materials. Analyze foundation loading and perform code calculations.
- Create performance curves, operating manuals, and heat exchanger analysis per HEI, ASME, TEMA, and PED standards. Use software tools and coordinate with specialty engineers as required.
- Review fabrication drawings for conformity to client specification and applicable codes and standards.
- Support technical comments and follow-up with customers during proposals and project execution.
- Facilitate discussions on quality assurance and construction materials with external customers and internal departments, including engineering, estimating, supply management, and global sourcing.
- Inform the Project Manager of contract changes affecting price, scope, cost, quality, or delivery schedule.
- Develop in-house design automation programs for mechanical design and drafting of Heat Exchangers, linking output like bills of materials to an estimating program for sales support.
- Perform onsite equipment inspections and create reports documenting findings.
- Development and publish comprehensive engineering and design standards for all Section III product offerings.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering is required.
- Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering of ASME Section III and/or VIII Pressure Vessels and/or Heat Exchangers in power or Process/Oil & Gas market applications is required.
- Direct related work experience in designing various types of pressure vessels and heat exchangers in accordance with ASME Section VIII-1 & 2, ASME Section III, or HEI Standards is required.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members.
- Active Professional Engineering (PE) license in Mechanical or Structural Discipline is preferred.
- Qualification requirements of a Certifying Engineer as defined within ASME Section III is preferred.
- Working knowledge of ASME B31.1, AWS, and AISC is a plus.
- Proficient in mechanical calculations and design software such as Intergraph CADWorx, PV Elite, Codeware Compress, RCS, HTRI, or similar tools.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Products: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel & Power Point.
- Experience in FEA: Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation or Autodesk Inventor Nastran.
- Knowledge of CFD is a plus: Ansys Fluent.
- Proficient in Drafting: AutoCAD, Inventor or Solid Works.
- Experience in Programming: Excel, Mathcad, Visual Basic or Others is a plus.
