Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

JOB-10044452

Anticipated Start Date

6/30/2025

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

They are North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organization. They take on important projects in every size. They are committed to conducting our business to the highest levels of integrity, ethics, and compliance with the law. The Company has sustained for nearly 130 years as an organization built on honesty and truthfulness. Their success allows us the opportunity to help others achieve their goals. They are committed to helping communities by involving Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises and Women Owned Business Enterprises on our projects. The Company has projects that involve all of the following business markets: Building, Industrial, Mining, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power, Transportation and Water.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years' expertise in LNG, midstream, refining, and/or petrochemical industries. This role involves technology selection, evaluation of equipment sizing and design, preparation of detailed specifications, and overseeing technical bid evaluations. The ideal candidate will ensure equipment meets process duty requirements, adheres to API standards, and contributes to safe, efficient, and reliable project outcomes while mentoring junior engineers.

• Accessing Perform rotating equipment technology selection.
• Evaluate equipment sizing, design, and performance to meet process duty requirements.
• Prepare specifications with sufficient detail to define the equipment scope and technical requirements, including auxiliary systems, for inquiry and order of equipment on projects.
• Perform technical bid evaluations.
• Review vendor documents submitted for review or approval.
• Act as the communication focal point for appropriate information/data between the vendor, client, and other disciplines.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of rotating equipment.
• Develop criteria, guidelines, and best practices for the equipment to provide for a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and reliable end product. 
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills Required

• At least 10 years of experience in rotating equipment application specifically in the LNG, midstream, refining, and/or petrochemical industries.
• Thorough (recognized authority) knowledge and application of:
  • API standards for rotating equipment and their auxiliary systems
  • Best practices associated with rotating equipment and their auxiliary systems
  • Quality assurance m ethods and practices for manufacture of the equipment.
  • Strong understanding of underlying engineering principles of best practices.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to safety, ethics, and integrity

   

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.

Additional Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.  
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any  ther characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.”

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