Mechanical & Piping Engineer

Job Type: Full-time; On-site 5 days per week or 9/80 schedule.  

How You’ll Make an Impact 

As a Mechanical & Piping Discipline Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, serving as the mechanical and piping technical authority for projects and site changes within a chemical manufacturing environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant solutions that support operational excellence across the asset lifecycle.

In this role, you will: 

• Lead and/or direct mechanical and piping design activities, developing comprehensive statements of work and ensuring integration across static equipment, rotating equipment, piping, structural systems, and original equipment manufacturer packaged systems. 

• Apply Process Safety Management requirements including Management of Change, Hazard and Operability Studies or Layers of Protection Analysis, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews throughout design and execution. 

• Define, witness, and approve critical quality assurance activities and performance verifications in both factory and field settings. 

• Own mechanical completion checklists and verify installed assets meet design intent and are safe to start up. 

• Serve as the accountable owner for site mechanical technical documentation including piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment datasheets, and relief device documentation. 

• Interpret and apply company and industry codes and standards to resolve technical conflicts and embed constructability, operability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost considerations into designs. 

• Influence project outcomes through sound technical judgment, risk-based decision making, and continuous improvement of mechanical standards. 

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 

• A minimum of seven years of experience in mechanical and piping design and engineering for process or chemical manufacturing facilities. 

• Strong command of American Society of Mechanical Engineers piping and pressure vessel codes including B31.3 and Section VIII, and relevant American Petroleum Institute standards. 

• Demonstrated experience reviewing, accepting, and owning technical engineering deliverables from design through commissioning. 

• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management and Mechanical Integrity requirements including Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews. 

• Experience governing document control workflows and maintaining accurate mechanical and piping documentation with internal and external engineering partners. 

• Proficiency with two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or Plant 3D. 

• Strong field presence with the ability to translate design intent into safe, constructible, and maintainable installations. 

• Ability and willingness to work off-hours and weekends as needed to support operations. 

• Ability and willingness to work in a plant environment and occasionally outdoors in inclement weather. 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward 

• Professional Engineer license. 

• Reliability or Mechanical Integrity exposure including inspection standards, fitness-for-service, risk-based inspection, or condition monitoring. 

• Capital project lifecycle experience from front-end loading through start-up and stage-gate processes. 

Your Work Environment 

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include: 

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods 

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided 

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment 

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials 

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards 

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. 

Benefits that Empower You 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 

• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution 

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave 

• Flexible work environment 

• Learning and development opportunities 

• Career and professional growth 

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement 

Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com/