Sr Mechanical Engineer

  • System One
  • Birmingham, Alabama
Sr Mechanical Engineer
Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Type: Contract
Compensation: $62.00 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

System One is currently seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer on a 12 month contract position located in Birmingham, AL.

Sr Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:
  • Mechanical engineering designs on small and medium retrofit
  • Environmental and new generation projects
  • Lead in conducting mechanical design activities including pipe sizing and routing, material selection, pipe support design, valve selection, P&ID development, equipment layout, equipment specifications, and hydraulic calculations
  • Develop datasheets for valves and other equipment
  • Provide technical direction to designers
  • Develop project scopes, schedules and budgets
  • Make sound independent decisions with minimal information
  • Assist in checkout and startup of systems when necessary

Sr Mechanical Engineer Requirements:
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • An accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • A professional engineer license is desired
  • Significant experience with design of new construction and/or retrofit of power generation or heavy industrial facilities and the ability to take the lead role for detailed design activities
  • Significant knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles,
  • Proficiency with applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements
  • Experience in development, preparation and checking of P&IDs
  • Experience with overall design and layout of piping systems, pipe sizing and routing, material selection, pipe support design, and equipment selection
  • Preparation of inquiry packages/data sheets, and specification of tanks, pumps, and balance of plant equipment
  • Experience with hydraulic calculations.
  • Pipe-Flo (or similar software) experience is preferred
  • Significant working knowledge of processes equipment including piping, valves (manual/control/relief), pumps, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers
  • Experience with relief valve and control sizing


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joule, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #193-Eng Oakridge (Precision)
Job ID: 484564941
Originally Posted on: 7/9/2025

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