Senior Mechanical Engineer - (Rotating) - KSA

Penspen; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating for a major FEED project in Al Khobar, KSA. The role leads rotating equipment engineering across FEED, detailed design and EPC phases, developing data sheets and vendor specifications for compressors, pumps, turbines and related systems.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in Oil & Gas, with at least 8 years in rotating equipment on large projects, plus exposure to construction and commissioning. Saudi Aramco standards familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years experience in Oil & Gas sector.
• At least 8 years in Mechanical Rotating for major Oil & Gas/Petrochemical projects.
• Exposure to construction & commissioning phases.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards; EPC/FEED experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead rotating equipment engineering activities for FEED, detailed design and EPC phases.
• Develop data sheets, specifications, and requisitions for rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, turbines, blowers).
• Review vendor offers and perform technical bid evaluations; participate in design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with API, ASME, ISO and international standards.
• Coordinate with process, piping, instrumentation and electrical disciplines for equipment integration.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Vendor bid evaluations

Project coordination

Saudi Aramco standards familiarity

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating)

Location: Al Khobar; KSA

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

ONLY Applicants who have the right to work in KSA

Read only if you are in KSA!

About Penspen

Penspen is a leading global energy services company, delivering asset integrity, engineering, and consultancy services to the oil, gas, hydrogen, and energy infrastructure sectors. With over 70 years of experience, we help our clients design, maintain, and operate safe, reliable, and efficient assets across the world. Penspen www.penspen.com are looking for a dynamic Senior Mechanical Engineer - (Rotating).

The primary location is Al Khobar, KSA.

Penspen www.penspen.com is looking for an experienced, Senior Mechanical Engineer-Rotating to join our engineering team for a major Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project.

Knowledge & Experience:-

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ Years experience within Oil & Gas Sector.
• At least 8 years within the field of Mechanical Rotating for major Oil & Gas /Petrochemical Projects.
• Previous exposure to projects at construction & commissioning phase.
• Computer Literate with MS Packages, particularly Excel proficient.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards and experience in major brownfield FEED/EPC projects will be an advantage for the candidate.

Key Responsibilities

An experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer-Rotating to join our engineering team for a major Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project.

Lead the rotating equipment engineering activities for FEED, detailed design, and EPC phases of oil & gas projects.

Develop data sheets, specifications, and requisitions for rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, turbines, blowers, and packaged systems.

Review vendor offers, perform technical bid evaluations, and participate in vendor meetings and design reviews.

Ensure compliance with API, ASME, ISO, and other relevant international standards.

Coordinate with process, piping, instrumentation, and electrical disciplines for equipment integration.

Review vendor documents (GA drawings, datasheets, performance curves, etc.) and ensure timely approval.

Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.

Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and design review workshops.

Mentor junior engineers and review their deliverables for quality and accuracy.

Support client and internal audits and ensure adherence to project quality and safety standards. Familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards and experience in major brownfield FEED/EPC projects will be an advantage for the candidate.

#AG1

#Onsite