Careers
KEY is always looking for talented professionals to join our team!
Compliance: I-9 verification, no felonies within the last seven years, no misdemeanor convictions involving drug use/possession within the last four years; Misdemeanor convictions involving theft of any kind including insufficient funds and check fraud within the last four years; Misdemeanor convictions involving violence of any kind within the last four years (subject to state and local law). Must pass background & drug screening.
Mechanical Designer
KEY Engineering, Inc., is a full service, multi-discipled consulting engineering and design company seeking a Mechanical Designer to become an integral part of our team! You will assist the Project Team by executing design practices, detail drawings to scale using proper standards, correcting and revising drawings as directed, along with other technical duties. This position will require the ability to show dimensions, material specifications and additional information to complete drawings. Requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as a Mechanical Designer. This position is performed with limited supervision and checked by engineer.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinates and manages design projects, independently, within discipline
• Detail drawings to scale using proper dimensions, symbols and specifications complete drawings per specific standards and requirements
• Corrects and revises drawings as directed
• Capable of walking down and identifying common pieces of equipment and their function
• Performs tasks independently with supervision available to handle difficult problems
• Generates bill of materials within discipline
• Specifies materials and develops drawings that are well organized with proper amount of detail
• Coordinates multiple sheet projects with appropriate sheet, section and detail reference
• Able to estimate CAD and field time for various tasks within discipline
• Capable of performing design within discipline and checking designs for appropriate standards and regulations
• Requires client contact, business development and marketing
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• AS in Design field of study or CAD certification with minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial/manufacturing environments
• Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD (current vs. earlier versions)
• Possess related experience in mechanical design including field verification, design and drafting of piping and instrumentation diagrams, piping isometrics, piping plan and elevations, equipment layouts, ventilation layout and details, redlines and markups
• Possess ability to read and understand P&ID’s, modify existing piping isometric diagrams, create new piping isometric diagrams, route new piping, reroute existing pipe, and be familiar with all types of industrial process equipment
• Additional related experience in structural platforms, pipe racks, concrete structures and storm drains a plus, but not required
• Analytical ability to determine solutions for moderately complex problems
• Possess ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Dependable team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer, PE preferred but not required, possesses the knowledge and skills to assist the Project Team in performing engineering calculations, generating drawings, and other technical duties. (S)he takes an active role in increasing their knowledge of the discipline and corporate procedures. Also, must be capable of directing and reviewing the work of designers and possess the ability to work with other disciplines. We would like this candidate to be willing to work toward acquiring a PE.
• Industrial power distribution high and medium voltage, grounding & lightning protection, motor control systems, PLC’s including programming, instrumentation, lighting design
• Industrial and/or Petro Chemical environment background experience (a must)
• Arc Flash experience a plus or willing to learn (SKM Software)
• Must be well suited to working for a 20-30 person engineering services firm.
• Candidate must be able to communicate directly with clients, stay focused on production, and have good follow up skills.
• Particular type of experience with PLCs and/or motor control system that are preferred: PLC’s mainly Allen Bradley, Siemens, Provox, Delta-V, Stahl and familiar with IS certification a plus. Siemens and Allen Bradley drives, Westinghouse, Siemens and Cutler-hammer on the Motor Control Centers.
•Candidate must be able to develop scope of work and quote projects based on scope of work that is developed themselves or received by customers.
Salary expectations for this position based on experience? Yes
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Senior Structural Engineer (PE)
Related experience in industrial and manufacturing environments. Experience to included, but not limited to, possessing the knowledge and skill to assist the Project Team in performing engineering calculations, generating drawings, and other technical duties. (S)he takes an active role in increasing their knowledge of the discipline and corporate procedures. Also, must be capable of directing and reviewing the work of designers and possess the ability to work with other disciplines.
• 8 to 10 plus years of experience in structural engineering with experience in the industrial market
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to research and analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design and application
• Carries out design calculations as directed by Project/Lead Engineers. Examples of these calculations are:
• Structural member sizing (concrete and steel)
• Retaining wall design
• Foundation design (spread footings and piles)
• Wind/seismic load analysis
• Frame analysis
• Ability to carry out design calculations as directed by Project/Lead Engineers
• Ability to review drawings as assigned by the Project/Lead Engineers and mark or make corrections as noted
• Experience evaluating field installations and recommending design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD, and ProSteel
• Experience performing preliminary analysis and feasibility studies
• Contact fabricators or suppliers to obtain pricing information.
• Ability to investigate and utilize applicable codes and standards such as the OSHA, AISC, ACI, ASCE, etc.
• Assist in defining engineering scope, budget and proposals
• Understanding of schedule and budget constraints
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Heavy background in industrial facilities and light commercial
• Ability to scope a project for budgetary estimates and work closely with clients to develop relationships and future business opportunity
Salary: Experience will determine salary
Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering w/ (PE) Professional Engineering License
Senior Structural Designer
Related experience in industrial and manufacturing environments. Experience to included, but not limited to, structural design and drafting including field verification, design and drafting of concrete and steel structures including equipment and building foundations, steel framing, platforms, pipe racks, etc. Structural fabrication experience a plus. AutoCAD proficiency required, 3D CAD and Inventor a plus.
Required: 7 years applicable experience within industrial service field. Specific emphasis and experience operating AutoCAD software & ProSteel.
Education: Technical Associates Degree (preferred but not required); Applicable CAD Certifications
Duration: Contract to Hire (experience will determine rate)
I&E Designer
Related experience to including, but not limited to, cable tray and conduit routing, instrumentation installation details, loop sheets, location plans & BOM’s, lighting & grounding, electrical elementary diagrams, panel design, PLC’s, and P&ID’s, model space and paper space, attaching and detaching Xrefs, layers and line weights, redlines and markups, ability to provide field measurements with dimensions and notes. Experience with AutoCAD 2020.
Required: 7 years applicable experience within industrial service field. Specific emphasis and experience operating AutoCAD software.
Education: Technical Associates Degree (preferred but not required); Applicable CAD Certifications
Duration: Contract to Hire (experience will determine rate)
Get In touch
(256) 351-1350
available from 7:30am – 4:30pm
Address 287 Woodall Road Decatur, AL, 35601
Email info@key-eng.com