Houston-based Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Systems

Ampcus, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 in Houston, TX, to develop fluid subsystem designs and related skids, ensuring compliance with industry codes. You will produce P&ID, GA, and assembly drawings, and support design reviews and BOM delivery.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years' experience in mechanical systems, preferably in oil & gas, and a willingness to travel 8–10% (domestic and international).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of professional experience designing mechanical systems.
• Preferred experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Must be available to travel 8-10% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Develop fluid sub-system designs (gas/liquid fuel, lubrication, hydraulics, water injection, coolers, air systems) and related skid packages; apply industry codes and standards for multiple regions.
• Create designs for fluid accessory components (pumps, valves, heat exchangers, instrumentation) and review data to improve reliability and performance.
• Deliver engineering drawings such as P&ID, general arrangement, assembly drawings, data sheets, and BOMs.
• Perform engineering calculations including pressure drop, valve sizing, pump/motor sizing, stress analyses.

Skills

Mechanical design

P&ID drafting

Engineering calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ampcus, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 in Houston, TX, to develop fluid subsystem designs and related skids, ensuring compliance with industry codes. You will produce P&ID, GA, and assembly drawings, and support design reviews and BOM delivery.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years' experience in mechanical systems, preferably in oil & gas, and a willingness to travel 8–10% (domestic and international).