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Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer - Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, exempt-level position located on site at ADM's complex in Decatur, IL.
Job Summary:
The Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and management of piping systems and pressure vessels for various projects, and for the development and review of company standards and specifications.
This role requires a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, piping design, and project management. The successful candidate will lead project teams, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure that all project requirements are met on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants will self "select-out" of consideration if they do not meet all posted qualifications. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.
"AJCIND"
REF: 101098BR
This is a full-time, exempt-level position located on site at ADM's complex in Decatur, IL.
Job Summary:
The Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and management of piping systems and pressure vessels for various projects, and for the development and review of company standards and specifications.
This role requires a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, piping design, and project management. The successful candidate will lead project teams, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure that all project requirements are met on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of piping systems for various industrial projects
- Perform detailed engineering calculations and analysis to ensure the integrity and safety of piping systems and pressure vessels
- Develop and review piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), isometric drawings, and other technical documentation
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and clients to ensure seamless project execution
- Conduct site visits and inspections to assess project progress and compliance with design specifications
- Prepare project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design team members, and support to help them grow in their roles
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations
- Identify and mitigate potential project risks and issues
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in piping design and mechanical engineering
- Work closely with the MPP (Mechanical, Process, Piping) department manager or Project Manager to ensure project alignment, resource allocation, and successful project delivery
- Assist with maintaining a lessons learned register to capture insights and improvements from completed projects
- Manage standards development within the department to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with industry best practices
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 2 years of employment
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Proven experience in leading and managing engineering projects from concept to completion
- Proficiency in using engineering design software such as AutoCAD, FEA programs PIPE-FLOW, Codeware Inspect (vessel design), and AutoPipe (pipe stress analysis)
- Significant experience using industry standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ANSI, API, PIP)
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s or other advanced degree is a plus
- Significant experience with ASME piping and vessel design
- Engineering experience with heat transfer and fluid dynamics
- Past experience as a contributing member of an industrial standards steering committee is preferred
- Deep knowledge of pressure piping, and piping components such as flanges, fittings, valves, expansion joints, regulators
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants will self "select-out" of consideration if they do not meet all posted qualifications. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.
"AJCIND"
REF: 101098BR