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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Mechanical Engineer 4

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Mobile, AL, USA
In Person
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering is required.
  • Knowledge of design standards and codes.
  • Knowledge, application, and specification of piping materials.
  • Ability to develop piping material and material procurement specifications.
  • Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
  • Ability to size compressible fluid piping systems.
  • Ability to perform flexibility and stress analysis of moderately complex piping systems.
  • Ability to specify criteria for and select piping specialty items.
  • Ability to design moderately complex process and utility piping systems.
  • Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use, and application.
  • Knowledge of piping supports and restraints and their application.
  • Ability to identify the need for, apply, and specify safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems.
  • Ability to identify the need for, apply, and specify steam traps and liquid drainers.
  • Ability to estimate piping-related construction quantities from conceptual documents.
  • Knowledge of other disciplines' deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts.
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and computer-aided design drafting standards.
  • Knowledge of discipline-specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deliver presentations.
  • Ability to work effectively on virtual teams and develop cross-divisional relationships, and provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Perform all aspects of complete designs for small and large mechanical engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods under general supervision.
  • Familiarize with and use department design and drafting standards.
  • Become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
  • Provide on-site assistance during startup.
  • Perform engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and piping estimates.
  • Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as needed to determine efficient approaches to engineering tasks.
  • Produce estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs appropriate to the estimate level for a project.
  • Produce detailed design calculations and sketches for project construction materials, organized for checking, drawing preparation, and delivery when required.
  • Assist the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems by furnishing sketches and details needed to complete engineering drawings.
  • Consult with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the flow of information needed for scheduled project completion.
  • Review and check vendor and other-discipline drawings for mechanical input.
  • Produce designs that use construction materials efficiently, are easy to construct, and meet client expectations.
  • Check other engineers' calculations for accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
  • Advise senior engineering personnel about identified design or scope changes.
  • Assist other engineers in assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into packages for issuing mechanical purchase inquiries for equipment, materials, or subcontract pricing.
  • Develop construction specifications.
  • Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Perform fieldwork to gather field data, check tie-ins, and provide construction support.
  • Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.
  • Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
  • Develop small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

About the company

Hargrove provides end-to-end event production services, covering strategy, creative development, fabrication, and production for live events, exhibits, expos, and experiences. Its product is a full-service event program that guides a client from concept through execution, using a coordinated team to plan, design, build, and stage experiences. The company differentiates itself through its long history (80 years), a customer-first approach, and a turnkey capability that integrates strategy, design, fabrication, and on-site production under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors. Its goal is to deliver high-impact, results-driven experiences that meet clients’ objectives and create measurable value for their audiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lanham, West Virginia

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • Hargrove launched Equipment Solutions in January 2026, expanding cross-sell into fabrication.
  • In May 2026, Hargrove won an FEL-1 critical minerals study, opening growth.
  • Business Alabama named Ralph Hargrove 2026 CEO of the Year, boosting recruiting credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Hargrove still depends on cyclical industrial capex, especially chemicals and refining spending.
  • New competitors like Blue Planet Systems can displace Hargrove on lower-carbon project design.
  • A major project failure or safety incident could damage trust across 19-plus offices.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • Hargrove is 100% employee-owned, aligning retention with project delivery discipline.
  • It combines EPCm, controls, automation, and fabrication through Hargrove Equipment Solutions.
  • Its 2026 reputation spans chemicals, refining, life sciences, and critical minerals.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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Sep 23rd, 2021
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