Senior Mechanical Engineer

Merrick & Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead conceptual design, equipment selection, and piping engineering across projects in multiple industries. The role includes client coordination, technical design and code compliance, team leadership, quality reviews, and construction and commissioning support.

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex client RFPs and pre-bid meeting notes into actionable project plans and defined scopes of work
• Establish and document the mechanical systems Basis of Design (BOD), clearly outlining all qualifications, design assumptions, and clarifications
• Partner with owners and construction management teams to validate project costs and deliver value-engineering options
• Perform and document rigorous engineering calculations to ensure all selected systems and equipment are code-compliant
• Size and select mechanical equipment, developing comprehensive specifications, datasheets, and technical bid evaluations to support procurement
• Execute advanced pipe stress analysis utilizing specialized software such as CAESAR II and NozzlePro
• Manage vendor relationships by responding to technical RFIs and conducting detailed vendor drawing reviews
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers, overseeing all equipment and piping scopes
• Guide piping group activities, ensuring seamless coordination between mechanical equipment data, piping design, and 3D modeling deliverables
• Conduct strict peer reviews of calculations, piping isometrics, layout plans, pipe specifications, and P&IDs to maintain high quality control
• Enforce compliance with owner requirements, corporate standards, and industry codes (including IBC, ASME, API, PIP, and NFPA)
• Review contractor submittals for equipment and materials to ensure alignment with design intent
• Resolve field issues and oversights rapidly by providing clear, technically sound responses to contractor RFIs
• Develop comprehensive commissioning and construction verification plans to ensure a smooth facility handover

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience, including a proven track record leading teams of engineers on design projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to obtain licenses in additional states as required by project locations
• Demonstrated experience working on Design/Build and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship
• Hands-on pipe stress analysis experience utilizing software such as CAESAR II
• Significant experience designing and installing retrofits and upgrades specifically within manufacturing, industrial, and shipbuilding facilities
• Experience handling HVAC and plumbing design for industrial facilities
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, PIP, and API codes
• Direct experience in personnel management and project engineering