Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Market

Company: Gresham Smith
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Process-Mechanical Engineer with expertise and experience in consulting for a wide variety of manufacturing clients and industrial sectors to contribute to the execution of our projects and to the growth of the Process Engineering Department. The candidate will provide technical expertise on behalf of the firm related to process engineering and piping engineering in industrial and manufacturing facilities and shall be able to demonstrate the ability to help lead clients through the front end engineering loading and planning stages of projects, continuing through the development of process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment selection, and final engineering design. This position requires familiarity with the process industry system design and hook-up of equipment similar to that associated with scrubbers, dust collection systems, chemical tank farms, compressed gasses, industrial heat exchangers, large pumping systems, cooling towers, thermal oil heaters, large compressed air plants, and other similar systems. Responsibilities: Conceptualize the initial process design approach for major phases of large industrial projects through installation, with an emphasis on specifying equipment, calculating loads, ductwork and pipe sizing, selection of equipment such as pumps, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, dust collectors, scrubbers, adsorption/absorption units, chillers, etc. Develop Block Flow Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams (including heat and mass balance), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams. Develop operational control descriptions such as Function Description, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Sequences of Operations. Prepare for and participate in Process Hazards Analysis for projects. Prepare piping engineering design and lead the efforts of piping designers in the production of three-dimensional piping models, pipe stress analyses, pipe support design, and the production of fabrication level piping isometrics. In certain instances, ductwork may also require similar design attention. Conceive, plan, and conduct research in complex problem areas while creating innovative solutions to unusual engineering problems. Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for industrial projects. Design and produce engineering drawings and instructions based on calculations. Interpret, revise, and approve engineering and shop drawings. Prepare plans and technical specifications, procurement and construction documents and estimates. Contribute to the development of proposals and participate in meetings and presentations to potential clients with the aim to represent the firm’s process design capabilities. Participate in contract bidding and administration. Supervise and observe the design/installation and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State, and County officials and other outside agencies. Lead the coordination of projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff. Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project. Lead in conceiving, planning and conducting research to resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, short timelines). Interfaces: Work with clients to understand and document process plant needs. Work with Business Development functionaries to support the development of proposals and execution plans for projects that have process and piping content. Contribute to the growth of process and piping related business development, including development of marketing content and participating in client conversations. Lead a team of process and piping engineers and designers. Prepare estimates and staffing plans for the execution of the work in coordination with Market leaders and human resources/recruiting. Coordinate the process and piping design with the works of other disciplines. Provide expert design input and quality control to the process and piping design teams. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of 20 years in process design and piping engineering with a consulting firm or Owner organization for Industrial/Manufacturing/Process facility projects including but not limited to the following industries: food and beverage, battery manufacturing, energy storage, automotive, metals, etc. Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.) is required in at least one State, multiple State licensure preferred. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in the US English language. Must have an expert level understanding of codes and standards applicable to industrial design including but not limited to: ASME, API, AWS, NFPA, ISA, and the IBC code set. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong team player with great communication and presentation skills. Ability to travel as needed to client meetings and project sites. Valid Driver's License to travel to job sites. Base Salary range: $146,900 - $196,000 depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. Incentive compensation bonuses based on performance are also included. The disclosed range estimate, unadjusted for location-based differences, may vary where the position is filled. Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Employee Referral Program, and Mass Transit Program. Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies. An executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) is required prior to any payment obligation for either a referral or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously executed PSA, GRESHAM SMITH explicitly reserves the right to recruit and hire those candidate(s) at its discretion, and without any financial obligation whatsoever to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume or candidate contact information, including those submitted directly to GRESHAM SMITH’S hiring managers or any other employee, shall become the property of GRESHAM SMITH upon receipt. LI-CL1

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