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Knight Piesold Civil / Mechanical Engineer - Senior in Denver, Colorado
Do you like working on dynamic projects all over the world? Are you interested in applying your skills, talents, and education to work at a company that has a strong history and is well known in the industry? Do you want to be part of a team that will inspire you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? If you said yes to these questions, then read on to learn more about Knight Pi sold and the opportunities we have open.
Why Join Knight Pi sold?
You will be joining a reputable, well established global consulting firm with 100 years of industry experience that specializes in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower and Water Resources. We believe in the One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program and collaborating with top professionals in the industry. We offer unique opportunities to travel and take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure.
The Role:
Would you like to be part of a multi-disciplined Hydro-Mechanical team that specializes in the design and implementation of pumping & piping systems, hydropower facilities, wind turbines, tailings management and process systems?
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) from first principals. A good understanding of rheology and its application to various slurry hydraulic modeling theories i
A firm understanding of the below is required.
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
Responsibilities:
Hydraulic, process, mechanical and piping design Assist or lead the development of studies from concept to implementation Concepts, feasibility, and detailed designs for pumping & piping systems Design and development of road and pipeline alignments Review project calculations, specifications, and drawings to meet code and quality requirements Plan and direct QA/QC personnel during equipment manufacturing and installation, and development of methods and procedures for testing Direct and coordinate with design team to meet project deliverables and client expectations Preparation of detailed specifications, data sheets, calculations, and reports Develop and/or supervise 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 modelling capabilities with Civil 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit and Solid works Participate in business development activities and prepare proposals
An Ideal Candidate:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Process Engineering is required Master's degree in mechanical, Civil or Process Engineering is a plus Professional Engineer (PE) registration 10 + years relevant experience 3D modelling capabilities with Civil 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit 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 f electrical instrumentation and controls. Pipe stress analyses Knowledge of ANSYS, Fathom / Impulse, CESAR, Plant, Revit, SolidWorks, or Inventor Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus Project management experience
Work Environment:
Work will be in both an office and field environment with domestic and international travel to various outdoor sites determined by project needs. Adherence to safety standards including those of the firm, MSHA, OSHA is mandatory.
Compensation:
