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Mechanical/Piping Engineer - Anchorage, AK

**This position is based in AK, is a long-term contract. Relocation assistance is not provided, but a roundtrip flight and per diem for qualifying candidates are included.

Job Description

Our client is hiring multiple positions at various levels, from Mid-level to Specialist Mechanical/Piping Engineers, depending on experience and competencies.

The Mechanical/Piping Engineer is responsible for researching, specifying, developing, designing, engineering, or testing components, equipment, and systems within a multi-disciplinary engineering and design team. Candidates are expected to apply advanced engineering principles, methods, and techniques to project assignments.

Responsibilities

1. Research and analyze data such as client proposals, specifications, and manuals to assess design feasibility.
2. Collaborate with clients to develop project scope, estimates, and schedules.
3. Review and approve project drawings, standards, and specifications.
4. Develop specifications for major equipment, materials, and construction.
5. Utilize computer-aided engineering and design software to perform tasks.
6. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and laws.
7. Support fabrication and installation phases, ensuring adherence to engineering documents.
8. Coordinate activities across project disciplines involved in fabrication, operation, and repair.
9. Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and drafters.
10. Demonstrate professionalism in task management, creativity, teamwork, communication, efficiency, client responsiveness, decision-making, and problem-solving.
11. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The following outlines typical education and experience for each level; alternative combinations of education, training, and experience may also qualify:

Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Senior Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 4-10 years of oil and gas industry experience.
• PE license strongly preferred.

Staff Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 8-15 years of oil and gas experience and PE license, or 15+ years of experience without PE.

Senior Staff Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience with PE license, or over 20 years of experience without PE.

Principal Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 20+ years of oil and gas experience with PE license, or 25+ years without PE.

Additional Experience:

Experience with arctic pipelines, process piping, HVAC systems, and familiarity with ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 codes, ASHRAE standards, and material specifications.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, and piping stress analysis software such as Bentley AutoPIPE.

Company Description

Taylor Technical Services, established in 1977, is a leading supplier of engineering personnel in Houston, Gulf Coast, and Alaska, specializing in oil & gas industry staffing. Our team comprises experienced recruiters and account managers familiar with the industry.