Mechanical Design Engineer at Octavia Carbon

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1024390
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

Plant & Piping Design 

  • Develop plant layouts and detailed pipe routing for DAC facilities, including geothermal-integrated plants
  • Produce and review piping deliverables: plot plans, piping layouts, isometrics, pipe supports, stresscritical line analysis, and tie-in designs
  • Select appropriate piping materials, wall thicknesses, and specifications based on process conditions (temperature, pressure, fluid composition, corrosivity)
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME BPVC, API standards)
  • Coordinate piping design with mechanical, process, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines

Equipment Selection & Procurement 

  • Work with the process engineering team to obtain and interpret process conditions, datasheets, and duty requirements
  • Select, specify, and purchase mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, and valves
  • Prepare technical requisitions, evaluate vendor bids, and conduct technical bid analyses
  • Review vendor drawings and documentation; manage technical clarifications through to delivery
  • Support factory acceptance tests (FATs) and equipment commissioning

Corrosion & Materials 

  • Identify and assess corrosion and degradation mechanisms relevant to DAC and geothermal service (e.g., CO2 corrosion, chloride pitting and stress corrosion cracking, erosion-corrosion, scaling, H2S/sour service where applicable)
  • Recommend materials, coatings, linings, and corrosion allowances to prevent or mitigate degradation
  • Define and support inspection programs (corrosion monitoring, wall-thickness surveys, NDT) with site teams

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Experience in piping design and/or plant mechanical engineering, ideally in process industries (chemical, geothermal, power, oil & gas, or carbon capture)
  • Strong working knowledge of rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, blowers, and fans, including selection, operation, and common failure modes
  • Working knowledge of metallurgy and corrosion mechanisms, and practical experience selecting materials to prevent them
  • Proficiency with piping design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D) and familiarity with pipe stress analysis; solid grasp of relevant codes and standards (ASME B31.3, API 610/617/std series, or equivalents)
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and equipment datasheets
  • Willingness to spend regular time on site supporting operations and maintenance teams

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