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Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Mechanical Designer provides drafts, designs, and develops cost competitive air compressor systems or packages.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Design of the screw or reciprocating compressor system and system components, such as the inlet filter, oil separator, oil cooler, after-cooler, air or gas piping system, crankshaft system, crankcase system, head valves, oil piping system and related pneumatic and fluid dynamic controls etc. This should be aligned with heat balance and fluid dynamics of the product.

• Work with purchasing and suppliers to specify and select any required mechanical component

• Design needs to consider the cost impact

• Complete the Bill of Materials for compressor systems, canopies, and skids

• Actively involve the product innovation team and communicate any necessary information from the end users for the purpose of the product innovation

• Complete any mechanical design related tasks assigned by his or her supervisor

• Work with technical support team to support the technical literature necessary for the release of product documentation such as the instruction manual, spare part book, service diagrams, and field service maintenance operations

• Work with manufacturing engineer to support the technical instructions to assist production assembly and testing

• Support on test requirements and review results from laboratory tests

• Assist the Quality Department and Technical Support Department in the field quality resolution process

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

• Thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, mechanics of materials, fabrication processes, sound, and vibration principles.

• Knowledge and/or experience in rotating machinery

• Knowledge and/or experience in assembly methods

• Experience with AutoCad and Inventor

• Strong technical ability

• Good communication skills

• Must be creative, innovative, cost driven, have good hands-on practical mechanical skills and a team player

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.