Mechanical Engineer

Houston, Texas, United States

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reference
Job reference 1273841
location
Location Houston, Texas, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published June 2, 2026

Title: Mechanical Engineer IV
Location: Houston, TX
Start: June 2026
Duration: 1 year
Work Model: Hybrid - Mon, Tues, Thurs in office / Weds, Fri at home

Specific Accountabilities:

• The Mechanical Engineer must have experience in the design of large horsepower (10,000 to 30,000 HP) turbine and electrical motor driven centrifugal compressor stations, and experience in industrial systems.

• Oversees the development of the project scope, schedule, capital cost estimate, execution planning, risks and supporting information related to assigned facility projects.

• Ensures that all facilities are designed in accordance with all regulations, applicable industry codes and corporate standards

• Manages the execution of the design deliverables by a third party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule

• Reviews and approves design deliverables for example drawings, technical reports and material listing sheets

• Reviews vendor materials quotations, prepares technical evaluations, and recommends to the supervisor selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery. For example, turbine/compressor packages, equipment vessels, buildings, pipe, valves and fittings

• Provide technical support during the construction phase and the commissioning phase of the project.

• Reviews lessons learned from past projects and incorporates recommendations into future designs

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the team or others based upon technical expertise

• Support and/or lead department initiatives as required

• Ensures that development project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups

Scope/Dimension

• Responsible for the successful operations of the assigned area with significant corporate financial impact.

• Oversee the development and/or implementation of technical solutions, ensuring efficient coordination of technical resources and with other internal and external stakeholders.

• Provides informal leadership to peers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Required:

• BSME Engineering degree

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and project management

Preferred:

• PE designation

• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate and manage change.

• Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks accordingly

• Ability to resolve complex issues based on depth and breadth of technical and business knowledge

• Awareness of interrelationships with other stakeholders both internal and external to the project team

• Effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non-technical staff\

Working Conditions

• 80% Office environment working with multiple project teams

• 20% of time is in the field scoping projects or supporting construction and commissioning activities

• Stress levels can be above normal as project work is deadline oriented, highly visible and numerous activities are conducted concurrently

• Overnight business trips to the field may be required, usually requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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