Process Mechanical Department Leader - Clayco

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Process Mechanical Department Leader will lead engineering design in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards for all phases of process and utility engineering work.  Projects will consist of distribution, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, or other industrial process markets for existing building improvements and new construction.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead a team doing pipe and manual valve specification selection, updating, as well as the creation of project piping and manual valve material schedules for projects with many different types of piping systems.
• Work with our Design and Integration department to provide layout guidance for equipment and piping to ensure maintenance and accessibility needs are met as well as ensuring piping drawings match P&IDs generated in the process department.
• Deliver documentation offering critical analysis and suggestions.
• Create and/or review Equipment Lists, Line and Valve Lists, Tie-In Lists.
• Support the creation of trade scope of work documents for pipe fitters and millwrights.
• Determine detailed equipment requirements based on the process design and prepares technical data sheets and specifications for all process and utility equipment, and/or provides review and input for the requirements.
• Respond to Contractor inquiries and provide site support for equipment installation and start-up and commissioning efforts.
• Oversight of process mechanical engineering implementation through all design phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited university or college.
• 15+ years’ process mechanical design experience.
• Experience leading and developing an engineering team.
• PE License required to seal engineering documents, with the ability to attain licenses in multiple states.
• Experience working on large capital projects for clients in various industries.
• Operations, process start-up, or construction experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel and participate in requested Client/Project meetings.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in our Birmingham, AL office.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.
• ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#23), ENR – Top Green Builders (#5).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary: Based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!