Mechanical Designer - Process Equipment & Piping Systems

Job Description

DeMase Technical Services is seeking two experienced Mechanical Designers to support advanced engineering projects in Wilmington, NC. In this role, you will work closely with mechanical and process engineers to develop detailed designs for process systems, piping systems, and process equipment using SolidWorks and other CAD tools. The ideal candidate will have experience translating process engineering requirements into detailed 3D models, piping layouts, equipment assemblies, fabrication drawings, and technical design packages.

This position involves supporting sensitive government projects and requires an active DOE Q security clearance or equivalent DoD Top Secret clearance. Key responsibilities include:

• Develops detailed CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent design software;
• Creates and maintains detailed process equipment designs, including tanks, vessels, skids, mechanical systems, and associated components;
• Designs and develops piping systems, piping layouts, isometrics, support details, and related mechanical infrastructure in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards;
• Produces detailed 3D models, equipment layouts, piping arrangements, and manufacturing-ready 2D drawings for complex mechanical and process systems;
• Collaborates with process, mechanical, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate process flow requirements, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and design criteria into constructible designs;
• Supports process design engineering activities through layout development, equipment integration, piping routing, and design optimization;
• Participates in design reviews to ensure manufacturability, constructability, operability, and compliance with project requirements;
• Performs design duties on projects involving classified information while strictly adhering to federal government security and facility protocols; and
• Maintains accurate design history files, revision logs, configuration control documentation, and technical data packages in accordance with applicable standards and client requirements.

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 commensurate with education and experience