Full time | Progressive Staffing LLC | United States
Posted On 07/22/2026
Job Information
$90,000 - $140,000 annually depending on experience
Work Experience 5+ years
City Buffalo
State/Province New York
Job Description
PRINCIPAL / LEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Permanent) Our client, a global engineering organization with a hub in WNY, is looking to add a Principal / Lead Mechanical Engineer to their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys end-to-end project work, is hands-on, and l oves to see projects from initial concept all the way through construction and commissioning. This role joins a team oriented and collaborative environment that provides an outstanding culture.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Mechanical and Piping Design teams in the successful execution of complex and technically challenging projects
- Manage and mentor a team of Mechanical Engineers and Designers, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and project compliance
- Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary knowledge in civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation engineering, with the ability to fulfill Project Engineering responsibilities as required
- Recruit, train, and develop technical staff while overseeing the department's mentorship program
- Contribute actively to business growth by strengthening relationships with existing clients and pursuing opportunities with new clients
- Develop engineering specifications for mechanical equipment, mechanical systems, and process piping systems to meet project and operational requirements
- Prepare, review, and verify design drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and engineering documents to ensure accuracy
- Conduct mechanical stress analyses using finite element analysis (FEA), hand calculations, and other analytical methods
- Apply extensive knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel and ASME Process Piping Codes in the design and evaluation of mechanical systems
- Perform piping stress analyses utilizing industry-standard software such as CAESAR II and AutoPIPE
- Perform engineering calculations for process and utility systems, including: pressure drop analysis of piping networks for compressible and incompressible fluids, pump sizing & selection, pressure Safety Valve (PSV) / rupture disk sizing, and piping / equipment insulation system design
- Conduct field inspections and site walkdowns, design steam distribution systems, and process piping layouts and system designs—all to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations
- Establish piping specifications and select valves, fittings, and other in-line components for industrial process systems
- Assess material compatibility and corrosion considerations for equipment and piping systems handling a wide range of chemicals and process fluids
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve process system performance issues, equipment failures, and operational challenges to improve system reliability and efficiency
- Work well both independently and in a team environment
- Other duties as assigned/as necessary
Details:
- Position is full-time, direct hire
- 100% in-office
- $110,000 - $150,000 annually depending on experience
- Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 10+ years’ engineering experience in an industrial environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organization skills and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Relocation not available
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available