Location: New Orleans, LA, 70123
Country: United States
Salary: $125000-$135000
Start Date:
Description:
Client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and the ability to independently stamp and seal engineering documents. This role supports engineering and design services for the U.S. Department of Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
The selected candidate will serve as the responsible Engineer of Record for mechanical systems supporting mission-critical petroleum storage and transfer infrastructure in a highly regulated federal environment.
Significant experience in industrial mechanical systems is required.
Experience in Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) is highly desirable.
This position requires applicant to be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Federal Government I.D., which is required to access all DOE sites. This position is primarily in VCI’s office in Harahan, LA, with possibility of Hybrid. Occasional travel to site visits to the SPR’s four storage facilities located in Texas and Louisiana several times a year.
Primary Responsibilities
• Serve as Engineer of Record and stamp/seal mechanical design documents.
• Lead design of mechanical systems including:
• Pumping systems
• Piping and fluid transfer systems
• Tank and pipeline support systems
• HVAC systems for industrial facilities
• Equipment specifications and procurement packages
• Perform hydraulic and mechanical calculations for petroleum and utility systems.
• Ensure compliance with:
• ASME codes
• NFPA standards
• UFC criteria
• DOE Orders and federal standards
• Develop technical specifications, design narratives, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and process disciplines.
• Support value engineering efforts and internal design quality reviews.
• Provide construction phase support (RFIs, submittals, site visits, commissioning support).
• Participate in field investigations and system condition assessments.
Projects are primarily delivered using a Design-Bid-Build approach within a federal contracting framework.
Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) licensure or significant FPE experience Experience designing fire suppression systems (foam, water-based, special hazard systems) Knowledge of NFPA 13, 15, 20, 30, and related standards Experience in petroleum, energy, or industrial processing facilities Construction phase engineering support experience
Client excellent benefits, including
100% paid medical premiums for each eligible employee and 20% of medical premiums for qualifying dependents.
Additionally, eligible employees can participate in the 401(k) plan after a 3-month waiting period, with immediate contributions.
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