Principal Mechanical Engineer, System Design

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead Design & Development
• Lead commercial engineering design efforts for Via membrane systems.
• Lead the development, refinement, and optimization of project-specific equipment design packages, with a focus on the skidded equipment package.
• Design process piping, equipment layout, and interconnecting mechanical components within the modular frame.
• Aid in equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and bill of materials.
Structural Design & Compliance
• Develop the Structural Skid Frame design, including beam sizing, bracing, and lift point calculations.
• Perform basic Structural Analysis (hand calculations or FEA) to ensure compliance with transportation and lifting requirements.
• Create detailed General Arrangement (GA) and fabrication drawings for the complete skid package.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes (e.g., AISC, ASME B31.3, AWS D1.1).
Fabrication, Quality, & Installation
• Lead the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) process and perform routine progress checks at manufacturing partner facilities to ensure build quality and schedule adherence.
• Review and assist in on-site plant installation (SAT) to ensure the skid system is correctly assembled, aligned, and integrated into the customer's facility according to design specifications. (Polished the second point to use the industry term 'SAT' (Site Acceptance Test) and clarify the integration focus.)
Expertise & Collaboration
• As a subject matter expert, provide engineering support, training, and guidance to Via team members and relevant engineering partners.
• Work with external engineering partners and vendors to ensure compliance with Via Engineering design, budget, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience leading the mechanical and structural design of complex, skid-mounted process systems for capital projects.
• Experience with Skid-Mounted Equipment or Modular Process Packages is essential.
• Desired experience in large industrial scale equipment (e.g. oil & gas, chemical processing, membranes or separation processes)
• Proficiency with an integrated 3D piping and structural CAD system (e.g., Autodesk Plant3d, SolidWorks with Routing, Inventor). 
• Deep working knowledge of structural steel design principles and welding requirements.
• Familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a design/manufacturing
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) and American Petroleum Institute (API) standards a plus
• Experience in engineering document management is desirable but not necessary
• Strong ability to manage time and quickly shifting priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment 
• A clear interest in sustainability
• Some travel (up to 25%) may be required
• In the event a field site requires entry screening, a background check and/or drug screen may be required
• US work authorization is required for this role

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 12+ weeks of paid Family Leave
• Paid Flex time off
• Paid time off for Company holidays