Applications Engineer

Flowserve Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation seeks a Senior Application Engineer – Specialist to support a growing portfolio of nuclear and Oil & Gas projects within our engineered pump business. This highly technical, detail-driven engineering role reviews complex specifications, performs pump selection, and ensures compliance with strict nuclear quality standards.

The position sits among experienced engineers and supports Flowserve’s strategic expansion in the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related industrial environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret complex customer specifications, including large-scale technical and nuclear quality documentation.
• Perform pump, driver, and system selection aligned with customer requirements and engineering best practices.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards (ASME Section III, QA programs such as QA1).
• Define scope of supply and develop technically accurate proposals for engineered pump systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal stakeholders across engineering, sales, and project teams.
• Navigate complex workflows balancing technical, commercial, and customer requirements.
• Maintain accuracy and quality in all technical documentation and submissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Flowserve is seeking a Senior Application Engineer – Specialist to support a rapidly growing portfolio of nuclear and Oil & Gas projects within our engineered pump business.

This is a highly technical, detail-driven engineering role, focused on reviewing complex specifications, performing pump selection, and ensuring compliance with strict nuclear quality standards. This is not a commercial or sales engineering position — we are looking for a true engineer with deep technical expertise. The role sits within a team of experienced engineers and plays a critical part in supporting Flowserve’s strategic expansion in the nuclear sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret complex customer specifications, including large-scale technical and nuclear quality documents
• Perform pump, driver, and system selection aligned with customer requirements and engineering best practices
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards, including ASME Section III and QA requirements (e.g., QA1)
• Define scope of supply and develop technically accurate proposals for engineered pump systems
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal stakeholders across engineering, sales, and project teams
• Work through complex workflows, balancing technical, commercial, and customer requirements
• Maintain accuracy and quality in all technical documentation and submissions

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong technical engineering foundation with experience reviewing detailed specifications
• Experience working in complex industrial environments (e.g., pumps, rotating equipment, energy, oil & gas, or similar)
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage highly technical documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the nuclear industry
• Familiarity with nuclear codes and standards (ASME Section III, QA programs such as QA1)
• Experience with pumps, rotating equipment, or fluid systems
• Background in application engineering, project engineering, or product engineering