Industrial Valve Engineer

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital seeks an experienced Valve Engineer for a client in the south Houston, TX area. The role focuses on selecting, designing, specifying, testing, and maintaining industrial valves and actuators within piping systems to meet project, safety, and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to support installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations, while driving reliability improvements and technical documentation across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in valve engineering, piping, or mechanical systems.
• Familiar with 3D modeling and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of industrial valve types, materials, and actuation methods.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Select and specify valves (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, control, safety/relief) based on process conditions and standards.
• Review project requirements, P&IDs, data sheets, and specifications related to valves and actuators.
• Prepare and review valve datasheets, material specs, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers on clarifications, quotations, and compliance.
• Support inspection, testing, and QA activities (FAT, SAT, pressure testing).
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO).
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and operation.
• Assist in troubleshooting valve performance or failure issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to valve performance and reliability.

Skills

Valve engineering

Piping systems

Regulatory compliance

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Job description

EHC is currently looking for anIndustrial Valve Engineer for a client in the south Houston, TX area.

Summary:

The Valve Engineer is responsible for the selection, design support, specification, testing, and maintenance of industrial valves and associated actuators used in piping systems. The role ensures valves meet project, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

Requirements:

• Select and specify valves (e.g., gate, globe, ball, butterfly, control, safety/relief) based on process conditions and applicable standards
• Review project requirements, P&IDs, data sheets, and specifications related to valves and actuators
• Prepare and review valve datasheets, material specifications, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers on technical clarifications, quotations, and compliance
• Support inspection, testing, and quality assurance activities (FAT, SAT, pressure testing)
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, ISO)
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and operation
• Assist in troubleshooting valve performance or failure issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to valve performance and reliability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 10+ year of experience in valve engineering, piping, or mechanical systems (experience level may vary)
• Familiar with 3D modeling and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of industrial valve types, materials, and actuation methods
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and codes