Mechanical Engineer

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Mechanical Engineer. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: A Mechanical Engineer is responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, plans, and schematics using specialized computer software for Marine Fire Protection projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical System Design
• Producing drawings, schematics, preliminary layouts, system function, etc.
• Providing engineering calculations.
• Implementing, Performing, and Sustaining Factory Acceptance Tests, Commissioning Procedures, and Engineering Drawings
• Field Commissioning & Technical representation (International and Domestic Travel)
• Assist and/or lead in Research and Development projects and opportunities.
• Reviewing all the documentation received from the client to ensure that the information is sufficient to design a system that meets their contractual requirements.
• Developing and implementing design schedule for each project.
• Monitoring and maintaining schedules.
• Ensuring that Production has the necessary information and drawings for their project, providing technical and engineering guidance to group leader and other assigned personnel.
• Understanding the resources required and monitoring overall resource levels for the design effort.
• Obtaining and reviewing vendor information and technical data as required.
• Reviewing and developing Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRL’s).
• Collaborating with the Engineering Manager throughout each project on any cost or schedule issues.
• Responding to and resolving all owner comments and regulatory comments and issues.
• Ensuring that all Regulatory and Classification material certificates are received of all projects and that they are correct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional experience, ideally with significant exposure to Marine Industry
• Minimum 3 Years work experience in the engineering field or subject fields contained within this Job Description
• Practicable knowledge in Pump, Valving, Instrumentation, and Piping/Tubing technology
• Practicable knowledge of materials, threads, & fasteners
• Practicable knowledge of Incompressible and Compressible Fluid dynamics
• Basic Structural analysis skills
• Basic understanding of piping stress analysis
• Basic understanding of machine design, e.g. Milling, Drilling, Cutting, Turning etc.
• Basic understanding of welding processes and implementation into design
• Fundamental understanding of fire protection system design
• Good working knowledge of planning, with the ability to schedule and monitor tasks
• Excellent time management and people management skills.
• Effective budget and cost control management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient use of MS Office programs including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Basic to Practicable operating knowledge of Computer Aided Design programs, e.g. AutoCAD, Solid Works, CREO, Navis, Pipe-Flo
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient use of Auto-CAD and other related programs a plus.
• Certificates/Degrees in fire protection design are a plus.
• NICET Certifications in any fire system designs is a plus.
• PLC ladder logic programming capability is a plus
• Electrical Control System design is a plus. E.g., Pump Motor Controllers, Logic Control Panels, PLC systems, Power & Control Circuit design

Physical Requirements

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values: Put People First, Empower the Branches, Earn Customer Trust, Embrace the Challenge and Act with Integrity.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off
• Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers and together let's make the world a safer place.