Mechanical Engineer

PTS Advance; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k program

Direct deposit

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer withOil & Gas experience for our client in Bellingham, WA (hybrid: 2 days remote, 3 days in office). The role focuses on designing piping, rotating equipment, and pressure vessels for petrochemical projects, with responsibilities across design, reviews, and project execution.

You will mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with ASME/API standards, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–10 years of petrochemical/oil & gas experience.
• PE preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs compliant with codes and client standards.
• Develop project scope for proposals and awarded work.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Track progress against schedules and budgets.

Skills

Pipe specs

Rotating equipment

P&ID development

Piping layout

Pipe Stress Analysis

ASME/API codes

Communication skills

Inter-discipline awareness

Project execution

Software: CAESAR II, COMPASS, FEA

TWIC card eligibility

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

CAESAR II

COMPASS

FEA programs

Job description

Our client provides full multi-discipline engineering, design, project management, and procurement services to the refining and petrochemical industries.

They are currently looking for a mid-level Mechanical Engineer with Oil and Gas experience for their office in Bellingham WA or Billings MT (hybrid schedule: 2 days from home / 3 days in the office).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Prepare detailed designs for projects in compliance with governing codes, regulatory requirements, and client standards.
• Develop project scope definitions for project proposals and awarded work.
• Solve problems using standard procedures, modified procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Complete and coordinate independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Track project progress against schedules and budgets.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience developing and approving pipe specifications.
• Strong experience in the design, specification, application, and modification of rotating and fixed equipment, including:
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Turbines
• Experience in:
• Equipment drawing review and approval
• P&ID development and review
• Piping layout
• Pipe Stress Analysis
• Strong working knowledge of ASME pressure vessel and piping codes, API, and other industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of inter-discipline requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of consulting engineering workflows and project execution.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and engineering software such as CAESAR II, COMPRESS, and FEA programs.
• Ability to travel and complete remote site assignments as needed.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a TWIC card.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or equivalent.
• 3–10 years of engineering experience, preferably in the petrochemical industry, with a strong background in Oil and Gas Production and Refining, Gas Compression, and Transmission.
• Equipment and/or piping experience needed.
• PE preferred but not required.

COMPENSATION

Rate $50.00 - $65.00 hourly (DOE)

BENEFITS

PTS Staffing offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualified employees which includes Medical (with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, 401k program, direct deposit, and more

PTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer