Kelso Industries · 6 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydronics & Process Piping
Maryland Heights, MO, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKelso Industries is a mechanical design/build firm with over 3,500 employees. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and engineer hydronic systems and industrial piping networks, ensuring constructability and compliance in complex environments.
IndustrialMechanical Engineering"Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)"
Responsibilities
Adhering to NDBS Core Values
Hydronics & Process Piping Design (Primary Focus)
Design and engineer hydronic heating and cooling water systems
Design industrial and process piping systems including chilled water, hot water, condenser water, glycol, refrigerant, compressed air, and specialty process piping
Perform pipe sizing, pump selection, expansion analysis, and equipment integration
Develop piping layouts, isometrics, and system schematics in Revit
Apply knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop, flow rates, and system balancing
Ensure designs meet applicable mechanical and plumbing codes
Develop Sequences of Operation related to hydronic and piping systems
Coordinate closely with field teams to ensure constructability of piping systems
HVAC Mechanical Design
Perform load calculations and psychrometric analysis
Design and plan layouts of equipment, duct, and piping systems
Drive HVAC design from concept through construction drawings utilizing Revit
Application engineering for refrigeration and HVAC/R systems
Project Execution:
Perform internal turnover meetings to identify project scope, risks, resource requirements, communications, schedule, and budgets
Collaborate with preconstruction department to ensure project bid scope is developed into design documents
Collaborate with operations department to ensure a shared understanding of project scope and overall project execution
Drive quality control through on site project visits and punch list creation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field, Mechanical preferred
5+ years of experience specifically in hydronic and/or industrial process piping design
Strong background in fluid systems, piping layouts, and equipment integration
Experience designing piping systems for industrial, healthcare, food processing, or manufacturing facilities
Proficiency in Revit for piping system modeling
Solid understanding of mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes related to hydronics and piping
HVAC/R experience required, refrigeration experience a plus
Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in deadline-driven, fast-paced environments
Strong communication and collaboration skill
Preferred
Healthcare design experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Growth Opportunities
Company Culture
Impact
Company
Kelso Industries
Kelso Industries is a conglomeration of market-leading companies and their executives who offer comprehensive HVAC, and plumbing services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Paceline Equity Partners
2023-11-27Private Equity· $50M
Leadership Team
Steve Carroll
CEO and Co-Founder
Greg Gernert
CFO
Recent News
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