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X4 Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for mentoring and growth

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer / Drawing Checker to review and validate mechanical and piping drawings for oil and gas applications. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical design and strong skills in CAD software. You will collaborate with project teams and mentor junior designers while ensuring compliance with engineering standards. This position offers hands-on involvement in both design and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in mechanical/piping design or checking for oil and gas compression equipment.
• Strong experience with reciprocating compressors or rotating equipment packages.
• Solid understanding of ASME codes and mechanical fabrication practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and check mechanical and piping drawings for reciprocating compressor packages.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve design and constructability issues.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Designer / Drawing Checker – Reciprocating Compression

Location: Houston, TX

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer / Drawing Checker to join a leading Houston-based engineering and manufacturing company specializing in skid-mounted reciprocating compressor packages for oil and gas applications. This is a hands-on role where you’ll review, create, and validate detailed mechanical and piping drawings for manufacturing, ensuring designs meet engineering standards and fabrication requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and check mechanical, structural, and piping drawings for reciprocating compressor packages.
• Ensure all designs comply with company standards, engineering specifications, and industry codes.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Maintain drawing documentation, revisions, and quality control records.
• Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices in mechanical and piping design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in mechanical/piping design or checking for oil and gas compression equipment.
• Strong experience with reciprocating compressors, skid-mounted systems, or rotating equipment packages.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
• Solid understanding of ASME codes, piping standards, and mechanical fabrication practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Why Join

• Work on high-quality, engineered compression packages used in the oil and gas industry.
• Hands-on involvement with both design and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborative, engineering-focused environment with opportunities to mentor and grow.