Lead Mechanical Engineer

Are you a passionate Lead Mechanical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects? Join our team at Eichleay and take your career to the next level! We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to work at our client's location in Blaine, WA.

This full-time position offers a collaborative, schedule-driven environment where you will manage a team of Mechanical Engineers, work closely with our client, and report to the Site Lead supporting a small projects program.

This role is based on site at a refinery and follows a Monday to Friday, 8-hour workday schedule, with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Canadian applicants who qualify for TN visas are welcome to apply.

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Relocation assistance is available, and this role qualifies for additional pay for approved overtime.

Move Forward with Eichleay

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Eichleay, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and designers to perform design engineering for projects.

Your expertise in process piping and fixed equipment, along with a basic understanding of rotating equipment, will be key to your success.

You will evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria, and participate in project meetings, model reviews, and interface with other disciplines working on the project.

Responsibilities & Expectations:


* Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety, and environmental issues, ensuring zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors.


* Ensure all mechanical engineering designs meet applicable codes and standards, including company standards, API, and ASME.


* Supervise a staff of Mechanical Engineers, providing training and guidance.


* Participate in weekly project priority and resource meetings, providing input for all mechanical projects.


* Perform code calculations for ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME BPVC Sec I and Sec VIII.


* Prepare equipment and piping technical specification packages for vendor quotes and bid requests.


* Perform technical bid evaluations and review vendor drawings.


* Check drawings such as piping isometrics, layouts, section views, pipe support details, and other piping specialty items.


* Select welding procedures, NDE, and testing requirements.


* Select coating and insulation systems for equipment and piping.


* Prepare the mechanical portion of construction packages.


* Communicate clearly with contractors during scope development and installation activities.


* Complete final job walk downs for mechanical acceptance of installed scope and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.


* Interact effectively with all levels of employees, clients, and vendors.


* Demonstrate strong customer focus with a commitment to building enduring relationships that yield customer satisfaction and loyalty.


* Deal with change and demonstrate flexi...