Senior Mechanical Engineer- Plant Layout and Piping

Ramboll · Charlotte, North Carolina, , United States

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • $120,000 – $145,000
  • Posted 2026-10-30
  • Confirmed live on 1 November 2026

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Job Description
Tasks and Responsibilities
Participating in the development of equipment arrangement and piping drawings for new and retrofit plant processes.
Developing specifications for piping and mechanical equipment.
Developing conceptual designs and cost estimates for early stages of the project life cycle.
Performing code studies.
Performing piping flexibility analysis.
Designing and specifying process and utility piping supports.
Applying ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code in performing design.
Performing process design of utility systems, including developing P&IDs, sizing utility equipment, and developing utility equipment specifications.
Working with the client, project manager, and lead engineers and designers from other engineering disciplines to achieve a cohesive design across all engineering disciplines and Ramboll offices.
Checking and assuring a cohesive design in accordance with P&IDs, piping specifications, Ramboll standards, and other project documentation.
Visiting job sites as required for projects involving retrofit of existing plant processes. A mix of day trips and overnight domestic trips should be expected.
Adhering to the policies and standards set forth in Ramboll’s Project Execution Manual.
Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees by adhering to Ramboll’s Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

Qualifications
Our People Make the Difference
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your continued personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or greater.
Licensed Professional Engineer
10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on industrial process piping and plant equipment layout.
Experience with chemical, power, or industrial mechanical equipment, and the ability to work across a wide range of areas within the mechanical engineering discipline.
Knowledge of applicable ASME, SMACNA, NFPA, API, and building codes for duct, piping, atmospheric tanks, and pressure vessels, as well as secondary systems including insulation.
Experience analyzing piping systems for flexibility and stress in accordance with ASME B31.3.
Experience establishing and meeting project budgets and schedules, including estimating project mechanical total installed cost.
Ability to foster a creative engineering environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Experience with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Compress, and Caesar II pipe stress analysis is preferred.

Additional Information
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Ramboll in the Americas
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.
Work at the heart of sustainable change
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.
Where People Flourish
Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates wi

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