Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

JOB-10045323

Anticipated Start Date

November 17, 2025

Location

Newark, DE

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, this company is looking at cleaner solutions and making changes to better our future. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody the company’s scientific territory and have been since its creation in 1902.

With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. Most opportunities with this company can convert to full-time employment with room for advancement if it is the right fit.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong technical and project execution skills to support a gas processing operation. In this role, you will take ownership of the complete lifecycle of key mechanical equipment from design and specification through commissioning and ongoing maintenance. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable standards.

Job Description

• Specify, select, procure, commission, and maintain mechanical equipment in accordance with project and process requirements.
• Ensure all pressure vessel and piping designs meet industry codes, including ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and ASME B31.3.
  
• Collaborate with Process, Electrical, and Controls teams to design, install, and commission new systems safely and efficiently.
  
• Serve as the subject matter expert for rotating equipment, providing guidance for troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and maintenance planning.
  
• Support project management functions, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.

Skills Required

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or chemical processing environment.
• Strong understanding of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII, Div. 1) and Process Piping (B31.3).
  
• Demonstrated experience with rotating equipment and other industrial mechanical systems.
  
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
  
• Proven hands-on troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
  
• Experience in industries focused on environmental sustainability, biogas, renewable energy, or waste treatment.
  
• Working knowledge of commercial agreements and customer relations preferred.
  
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Additional Requirements

• Direct design or operational experience with centrifugal blowers, oil-flooded screw compressors, and/or industrial mixers.
• Experience in project engineering or project management, including cost and schedule control.
• Familiarity with gas processing, oil and gas, or chemical manufacturing.
• Military technical background a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial gas systems and pipeline safety preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.