Mechanical Engineer, Tanks and Structures

Redwood Materials is looking for a mechanical engineer with extensive experience in the specification and design of Tanks and Structures to develop equipment solutions for a wide range of applications in wet processing & process gas applications.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and perform calculations for pressure vessels and tanks to meet the requirements of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, primarily Section VIII.
• Develop detailed specifications for pressure relief systems.
• Create concepts/layouts for new projects.
• Create detailed mechanical designs and select hardware/components.
• Perform engineering calculations and FEA to validate equipment and tool designs.
• Create models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials for fabrication by others.
• Conduct equipment inspections and witness testing of pressure vessels at various stages of fabrication.
• Develop detailed specifications of related process equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, and other processing equipment.
• Work with the infrastructure team for proper documentation of pressure vessels during permitting and installation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in pressure vessel and tank design for diverse applications.
• Experience designing for 24/7 industrial use, with safety and reliability at forefront.
• Highly proficient with pressure vessel design software, COMPRESS preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of ASME BPVC current codes for design of pressure vessels.
• Structural design (skids, equipment supports, mezzanines).
• Tank design (pressure vessel and/or reactor/containment/agitated).
• Piping design, mainly around nozzle layout with operations and maintenance access in mind.
• Highly proficient with Solid Modeling 3D CAD.
• Skilled in creating detailed drawings, with strong knowledge of GD&T is preferred.
• Well versed in all types of industrial/chemical processing equipment.
• FEA experience.
• Working knowledge of tank and vessel fabrication processes.