Mechanical Designer

About Knight Piésold

Knight Piésold is a specialized international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, and Water Resources. We are proud of the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.

About the Job

We are seeking an Engineer with experience in design, construction and commissioning of turbomachinery (pumps and/or hydro turbines), piping, hydraulic and conveyance systems. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of developing hydraulic models & calculations for transporting Newtonian/Non-Newtonian/settling/non-settling slurries (pressurized & open channel)

Responsibilities

• Hydraulic, process, mechanical and piping design
• Assist in the development of studies from concept to implementation
• Concepts, feasibility, and detailed designs for pumping & piping systems
• Review project calculations, specifications, and drawings to meet code and quality requirements
• Preparation of detailed specifications, data sheets, calculations, and reports
• Develop the preparation of drawings, P&IDs and schematics
• Research and analyze data and prepare and respond to requests for information
• Assist or perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• Engage and interface with suppliers, manufacturers and contractors
• Prepare control philosophy documents together with the applicable process parameters
• 3D Drafting of pumping and piping systems, including miscellaneous metallic structures and pipe supports

Requirements

• B.S. and/or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• More than 3 years of relevant experience in: turbomachinery and control equipment (gates, valves, chokes) as well as an advanced familiarity understanding of the relevant U.S. & international codes for pipe, materials, & equipment (ASME, AWWA, API, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, BS, ISO). Electrical, instrumentation and controls to allow for an effective and efficient collaboration with the electrical design team
• 3D modelling capabilities with AutoCAD 3D, Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks and Solid works.
• Knowledge of turbomachinery and hydraulic systems

Preferred

• Experience in the design, implementation, and commissioning of Balance of Plant (BoP)
• CFD Modeling
• Transient analyses
• Hydropower experience
• Firm understanding of electrical instrumentation and controls.
• Pipe stress analyses
• Project management experience

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