Lead Mechanical Engineer - PE

System One; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. in Houston seeks a senior Lead Mechanical Engineer (PE) to act as Mechanical Discipline Lead and Engineer of Record on large EPC/EPCM projects. This role focuses on engineering execution, client interaction, and mentorship across teams in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, a PE license, and proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with licensing requirements across multiple states.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active PE license is required.
• 15+ years of relevant EPC/EPCM or owner/operator experience.
• Experience in senior technical leadership roles (Lead Engineer or Discipline Lead).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate deliverables.
• Willingness to obtain registrations in multiple states including reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Mechanical Discipline Lead on multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate mechanical scope and deliverables across project teams.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and vendor packages.
• Review and approve mechanical design deliverables; serve as Engineer of Record when required.
• Support and maintain registrations in multiple states; obtain reciprocity as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project coordination

Client-facing

Mentorship

Licensing/registrations (multi-state)

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer (PE) – Mechanical Discipline Lead
Location: Houston, TX 77079 (Hybrid per client / team needs)
Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $200-250k Salary plus benefits

Overview

We’re hiring a senior Lead Mechanical Engineer (PE) to serve as a Mechanical Discipline Lead and Engineer of Record. This role supports engineering execution and helps maintain engineering registrations and licensing compliance across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings deep mechanical engineering leadership experience across EPC/EPCM, consulting engineering, or owner/operator environments and is comfortable in client-facing, proposal, and mentorship capacities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Discipline Lead on multidisciplinary projects
• Coordinate mechanical engineering scope and deliverables across project teams
• Prepare and review equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and vendor packages
• Review and approve mechanical design deliverables; serve as Engineer of Record when required
• Support and maintain company engineering registrations and licensing requirements in multiple states
• Obtain additional state registrations through reciprocity as needed

  Required Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
  • 15+ years of relevant experience (EPC, EPCM, consulting engineering, or owner/operator)
  • Prior experience in a senior technical leadership role (Lead Mechanical Engineer, Discipline Lead, or similar)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate engineering deliverables
  • Ability/willingness to support licensing/registration needs in multiple states (including reciprocity)

  Industry / Project Experience (Strongly Preferred)

  • Refining, midstream, gas processing, terminals, storage, petrochemical
  • Power generation, industrial, infrastructure, and government facilities
  • Federal / military / DOE / USACE / NAVFAC or other government-funded projects (highly desirable)
  • Current or former CAC holder preferred