Mechanical Engineer - Piping Systems and Capital Project Execution

Job Type
Location
North Kansas City, Missouri
Salary
US$60 - US$80 per hour + Negotiable, plus expenses
Job Ref
BBBH2325389_1789736778
Date Added
September 18th, 2026
Consultant
rebecca schopfer


Mechanical Engineer - emphasis in Piping Systems and Capital Project Execution

  • Support the Lead Mechanical Engineer for a capital project at a chemical facility located in the Kansas City, MO area. Contract commitment from Nov 2026 to Oct 2029.

Key Working Relations

  • Directly reports to Mechanical Engineering Group Lead
  • Work directly under Lead Mechanical Engineer as part of a larger project team

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Participate as a project team member.
  • Assist in the development and review of piping layouts, equipment arrangements, piping specifications, and design packages in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and site requirements.
  • Assist lead mechanical engineer in development of project design requirements and assemble estimate information for mechanical / piping discipline
  • Ensure piping designs meet process, operability, maintainability, and safety objectives
  • Assist in project construction/fabrication package development including drawings, vendor data and specifications.
  • Assist project design and close out documentation per the engineering execution process.
  • Assist project commissioning and checkout.
  • Assist and provide technical oversight of mechanical and piping contractors.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. Mechanical Engineering
  • 12+ years of engineering experience
  • Broad knowledge of mechanical codes and industry piping standards
  • Expertise in CAEPIPE pipe stress analysis software
  • Experience in piping system installation, startup and commissioning
  • Collaborative team player capable of working well with people across all hierarchies internally and externally, including leadership
  • Good interpersonal skills such as communication, listening, verbal and assertiveness
  • HSE driven mindset and willingness to follow safety and engineering standards guidance.
  • Ability to travel onsite. Time required onsite will vary based on project phase. Will likely be 1 day per month onsite early in the project and up to 5 days a week onsite during the startup and commissioning phase.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in COMPRESS - pressure vessel modeling software
  • Located in the KC or STL area

Travel: Up to 40% averaged, occurring in phases as the project progresses:

  • Design Phase (first 6 months): Approximately 2 days/month on-site in Kansas City
  • Construction Phase: Approximately 1 day/week on-site in Chesterfield
  • Startup & Commissioning Phase (final 3-4 months): 4-5 days/week on-site

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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