Process Mechanical Engineer

Brown and Caldwell

. Design simple process-mechanical elements for environmental infrastructure projects .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,000 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process mechanical engineering principles, with a strong focus on design, analysis, and coordination of interdisciplinary teams for environmental infrastructure projects. Proficient in technical writing and project management, with experience in construction-phase support and mentoring less experienced team members.

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Process Mechanical EngineeringInterdisciplinary Team CoordinationTechnical WritingBIM Collaboration ToolsPiping System Design

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Hard Skills

Process Mechanical Engineering PrinciplesPiping System DesignConstruction Process UnderstandingAnalytical SkillsDesign CalculationsTechnical SpecificationsProcess-Mechanical Software Analysis ToolsProject Management SkillsSite ObservationsMentoring

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

BIM 360NavisworksAFT FathomVisual HydraulicsWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringEngineer in Training (EIT) License

Industry Keywords

Environmental Infrastructure ProjectsWater and Wastewater Treatment EquipmentAeration SystemsPressure Control/ReliefConstruction Phase Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design simple process-mechanical elements for environmental infrastructure projects
Prepare calculations for sizing and selecting piping, equipment, and piping ancillaries
Coordinate interdisciplinary teams including architects, structural engineers, electrical and instrumentation and controls engineers, and building-mechanical engineers
Develop final design drawings and specifications for process-mechanical elements
Guide BIM professionals in creating 3D models and construction contract documents
Review construction-phase submittals for adherence to project specifications
Respond to contractor requests for information
Perform site observations during construction
Support conceptual, preliminary, and final design phases
Provide construction-phase support for process-mechanical elements
Adapt and execute additional assignments based on evolving needs
May mentor, guide, support, and share knowledge with less experienced team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience is required
Engineer in Training (EIT) License
Minimum of 2 years of process mechanical engineering or related experience
Experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams
Proficient use of word processing and spreadsheet-based software tools
Intermediate understanding of process mechanical engineering principles and practices
Intermediate analytical skills in evaluating and designing processes for infrastructure projects
Basic use of process-mechanical software analysis tools
Ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams
Basic understanding of the construction process for environmental infrastructure projects
Subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug test
Preferred: 4+ years of process mechanical engineering or related experience
Preferred: Design experience with pumping, water and wastewater treatment equipment, aeration and plant air compressor/blowers, piping system design, pressure control/relief, and technical specifications
Preferred: Strong project or task management skills
Preferred: Successful technical writing skills
Preferred: Knowledge of AFT Fathom and Visual Hydraulics
Preferred: Experience with BIM collaboration tools (BIM 360 and Navisworks)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Long-term care insurance
Employee-owned company
Exceptional development opportunities