Mechanical Design Engineer

Welker; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Welker in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. This full-time, in-office position requires designing pressure‑containing equipment and mechanical systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with industry standards like ASME are essential. Welker offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in oil and gas or related industry preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME and other industrial standards.
• Experience with valves, regulators, and pressure control equipment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify pressure‑containing equipment using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure designs meet codes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for efficient production.

Skills

Designing equipment for oil and gas

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Perform engineering calculations

Understanding of machining and fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About Us

Our mission at Welker is to Build Something Greater! We are a family‑owned manufacturing company based in Sugar Land, Texas. We have designed and manufactured innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry for over 70 years. Our expertise in utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP), 3D computer aided design (CAD) software, and on‑site manual and CNC machines makes us a one‑stop‑shop for industry‑leading products, turnkey solutions, and worldwide service.

About Our Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through production. This role focuses on designing and customizing pressure‑containing equipment and mechanical systems engineered for a variety of applications. Designs must meet customer specific and industry requirements.

You’ll work on both modifications to existing products and new product development, collaborating cross‑functionally with manufacturing, sales, and quality. This is a hands‑on design role where your work directly impacts real, built products—not just theoretical designs.

If you enjoy solving practical engineering problems, working with CAD daily, and seeing your designs come to life on the shop floor, this role will be a strong fit.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify pressure‑containing equipment and mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks
• Interpret customer specifications, datasheets, and industry requirements to develop compliant design solutions
• Perform engineering calculations (pressure design, stress, tolerance, material selection)
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, PED, IECEx, CRN)
• Create and release detailed drawings, models, routers, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Support product testing, certification, and documentation requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability and efficient production
• Troubleshoot design‑related issues and drive continuous improvement of existing products

These are some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during your workday, but you may be called upon to fulfill other duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience designing equipment used in oil and gas, energy, or industrial applications
• Working knowledge of pressure vessel or pressure‑containing component design
• Familiarity with ASME and other industrial standards
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Ability to perform and validate engineering calculations
• Understanding of machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
• Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university required
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in oil and gas or related industry preferred
• Experience with valves, regulators, instrumentation, pressure control equipment, or electrical components is a strong plus

This is a full‑time, in‑office position. The salary is determined by experience, education, and potential. Welker cares for our employees, so we offer competitive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug screen, physical, and background check