Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Own and support a broad range of mechanical, process, and plumbing systems, including HVAC, heat exchangers, heaters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, dust collection and exhaust, cooling towers, domestic water, and sanitary drain, electrolyte handling, high-purity water, reverse osmosis, distillation, heat transfer fluids, pumps and compressors

• Produce and review mechanical & process design deliverables from concept through detailed design, including PFDs, P&IDs, 3D piping models, piping isometric drawings, construction drawings, equipment/piping/valve selection and sizing, cooling and heating load calculations, pressure drop and hydraulic analysis, material compatibility assessments, relief valve selection and documentation, and sequence of operations / control philosophy  

• Ensure designs meet applicable building and process codes, Tesla engineering standards, and the highest quality requirements

• Interface with equipment suppliers from concept through detailed design, procurement, installation, and acceptance testing

• Collaborate with external EPC firms during bidding and project execution to keep designs and specifications aligned with Tesla standards

• Support field construction and commissioning as the technical point of contact for real-time issue resolution  

• Develop operating procedures, safety protocols, and maintenance plans for large-scale process and mechanical equipment

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, with a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and the ability to solve complex technical problems

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or process system design for industrial facilities, & mission critical. A combination of owner-operator and EPC experience is highly desired

• In depth knowledge of the Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Codes, NFPA standards, SMACNA duct construction standards, ACGIH Ventilation Practices, and ASHRAE 62 and 90.1, California Building Energy Efficiency Standards Title 24, and local/national building codes 

• Proficient in the use of the following applications: Trane 700 or Carrier HAP, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in Caesar 2 and Pipe-flo

• Working knowledge of following types of calculations: duct static pressure drops, pump head, NPSHa, fuel gas pipe sizing, steam and condensate pipe sizing 

• Working knowledge of designing the following equipment types: open and/or closed-circuit cooling towers, water- and air-cooled chillers, gas fired and electric water boilers, large air handling units with heating/cooling coils and/or gas fired heaters, packaged air to air heat pumps, water to water heat pumps, dust collectors, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, and pumps

• Working knowledge or experience with the following is preferred: Abatement systems (thermal oxidizers, dry and wet scrubbers), Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Control Valves and Instrumentation, and Heat Recovery Systems

• Experience creating process control narratives and sequence of operations, and collaborating with controls engineers on the implementation of control systems

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively at all levels 

• Desire to obtain US (CA) Professional Engineer (PE) license