Lead Mechanical Engineer – Energy & Industrial Systems

Sargent & Lundy; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

EAP

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Team Lead in Midland, TX, on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work 3 days per week. You will oversee a team of engineers and designers, coordinate detailed design phases for mechanical systems, and tackle challenging plant projects in power, oil & gas, and CO2/CCUS facilities.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 5+ years in mechanical design for heavy industrial plants, and have strong skills in BOMs, specs, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• PE License preferred.
• 5+ years designing mechanical systems for heavy industrial plants (power/oil & gas).
• Lead role in engineering design teams across capital projects.
• Strong technical writing and materials/specifications experience.
• Familiarity with codes and standards in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Mechanical team lead overseeing a team of engineers and designers.
• Investigating, troubleshooting, and solving mechanical engineering issues.
• Developing integrated systems designs for power, oil & gas facilities.
• Preparing and reviewing calculations, specs, and material lists.
• Reviewing piping isometrics, plans, sections, and elevations.
• Coordinating with clients, project managers, and vendors for timely design.
• Mentoring junior engineers and communicating with client staff.
• Potential travel for design reviews and construction coordination.
• Providing input on company standards and best practices.
• Desirable design experience in P&ID development, piping reviews, process calculations, corrosion protection.

Skills

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

PE License

5+ years experience

Engineering leadership

Technical writing

BOM & specs

Codes & Standards

Customer service

Piping design experience

P&ID development

Construction support

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Team Lead in Midland, TX, on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work 3 days per week. You will oversee a team of engineers and designers, coordinate detailed design phases for mechanical systems, and tackle challenging plant projects in power, oil & gas, and CO2/CCUS facilities.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 5+ years in mechanical design for heavy industrial plants, and have strong skills in BOMs, specs, and vendor coordination.