Lead Mechanical Engineer - Gas Pipelines & Stations

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Lead/Principal Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical engineering activities for natural gas transmission projects. You will interface with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and compliant solutions, advancing projects from concept to closeout under an EPCM model.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop design specs, and ensure adherence to codes and standards while supporting project scopes, schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with ability to become licensed in multiple states.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering for natural gas pipelines and M&R/compressor stations.
• Minimum of 10 years of brownfield/greenfield natural gas compressor station and M&R projects.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to mentor engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across the project lifecycle; act as SME for mechanical systems in pipelines, compressor stations, and M&R facilities.
• Develop design specifications, calculations and drawings compliant with codes and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers; support project execution plans.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop scopes, schedules and budgets; ensure timely deliverables.
• Interface with clients, regulators, and contractors to address inquiries and obtain approvals.
• Review vendor proposals and technical docs to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to produce PFDs, P&IDs, site plans and piping drawings.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE license

Tools

PFDs & P&IDs

49 CFR Part 192 knowledge

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Lead/Principal Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical engineering activities for natural gas transmission projects. You will interface with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and compliant solutions, advancing projects from concept to closeout under an EPCM model.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop design specs, and ensure adherence to codes and standards while supporting project scopes, schedules and budgets.