Mechanical / Piping Engineer

Post Date

Mar 06, 2026

Location

Nashville,
Tennessee

ZIP/Postal Code

37211
US
May 15, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

PNS-034bdbc7-940b-4ab3-91af-2ca94635820e

Pay Rate

$62 - $77 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

• Perform process design calculations, including heat and material balances, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Define process design criteria and develop data for pump, instrument, and line sizing.
• Prepare process equipment specifications for vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, and related systems.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers to obtain technical information, cost data, and schedules.
• Support equipment layout development and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Prepare and evaluate vendor bids and technical bid tabulations.
• Perform process safety evaluations, including relief device sizing and compliance assessments.
• Provide technical input to proposal development, conceptual design, and cost estimating.
• Support project execution through coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Interface with clients to define project scope, technical requirements, and execution constraints.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, and field activities.
• Develop or support standard operating procedures (SOPs) and scopes of work as required.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Identify and resolve process design issues through sound engineering judgment.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or process facilities.

• Demonstrated experience supporting projects in a consulting or EPC environment.
• Strong working knowledge of process engineering principles and industry standards.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (State of Alabama preferred).
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in steel, metallurgical, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 Process Piping.
• Proficiency with process and piping analysis software such as Pipe-Flo?, CAESAR II?, or equivalent tools.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Mathcad, or similar engineering applications.
• Experience preparing project budgets, estimates, and proposals.
• Ability to coach and mentor early-career engineers.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.