Principal Mechanical Engineer at Progressive Staffing LLC | Buffalo, NY | Rezi

Principal Mechanical Engineer at Progressive Staffing LLC

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Progressive Staffing LLC · Buffalo, NY

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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Progressive Staffing LLC · Buffalo, NY

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About the Role

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys end-to-end project work, is hands-on, and loves to see projects from initial concept all the way through construction and commissioning. This role joins a team-oriented and collaborative environment that provides an outstanding culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Mechanical and Piping Design teams in the successful execution of complex and technically challenging projects.
  • Manage and mentor a team of Mechanical Engineers and Designers, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and project compliance.
  • Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary knowledge in civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation engineering, with the ability to fulfill Project Engineering responsibilities as required.
  • Recruit, train, and develop technical staff while overseeing the department's mentorship program.
  • Contribute actively to business growth by strengthening relationships with existing clients and pursuing opportunities with new clients.
  • Develop engineering specifications for mechanical equipment, mechanical systems, and process piping systems to meet project and operational requirements.
  • Prepare, review, and verify design drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and engineering documents to ensure accuracy.
  • Conduct mechanical stress analyses using finite element analysis (FEA), hand calculations, and other analytical methods.
  • Apply extensive knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel and ASME Process Piping Codes in the design and evaluation of mechanical systems.
  • Perform piping stress analyses utilizing industry-standard software such as CAESAR II and AutoPIPE.
  • Perform engineering calculations for process and utility systems, including: pressure drop analysis of piping networks for compressible and incompressible fluids, pump sizing & selection, pressure Safety Valve (PSV) / rupture disk sizing, and piping / equipment insulation system design.
  • Conduct field inspections and site walkdowns, design steam distribution systems, and process piping layouts and system designs—all to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
  • Establish piping specifications and select valves, fittings, and other in-line components for industrial process systems.
  • Assess material compatibility and corrosion considerations for equipment and piping systems handling a wide range of chemicals and process fluids.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve process system performance issues, equipment failures, and operational challenges to improve system reliability and efficiency.
  • Work well both independently and in a team environment.
  • Other duties as assigned/as necessary.

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ engineering experience in an industrial environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong organization skills and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Relocation not available.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available.

Skills

  • Mechanical and Piping Design
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • ASME Pressure Vessel Codes
  • ASME Process Piping Codes
  • CAESAR II
  • AutoPIPE
  • Piping stress analyses
  • Pressure drop analysis
  • Pump sizing & selection
  • Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) sizing
  • Rupture disk sizing
  • Piping / equipment insulation system design
  • Steam distribution systems design
  • Process piping layouts and system designs
  • Material compatibility assessment
  • Corrosion considerations

Location

  • WNY

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Direct hire
  • 100% in-office

Experience Level

  • Principal
  • Lead
  • 10+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Salary/Compensations

  • $110,000 - $150,000 annually depending on experience

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • FSA
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • PTO

About the Company

  • A global engineering organization with a hub in WNY.

Equal Opportunity

  • All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters