Mechanical Engineer

Fluor Corp; Ferndale (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp in Ferndale, Michigan seeks a Mechanical Engineer contractor with 5+ years in refinery or oil & gas projects. Hybrid work with three days onsite and two days remote. Responsibilities include equipment sizing, vendor documentation, and adherence to ASME/API/NBIC standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, strong communication skills, and experience with design and project support for fixed and rotating equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and/or Master’s in Mechanical engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with change and demonstrate flexibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with designing and reviewing mechanical documents.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness of health, safety and environmental issues to ensure zero incidents.
• Ensure designs meet ASME/API/ NBIC standards and client specs.
• Perform code calculations for ASME B31.1/B31.3 and BPVC Sec I/ VIII.
• Prepare equipment data sheets, sizing, and technical specs for vendors.
• Evaluate bids and review vendor drawings and documentation.
• Check piping isometrics, layouts, and support details.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Organization

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

EIT/PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details

Posted 01 September 2026

Start date 06 August 2026

Location Ferndale

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals

Reference 169531

Job Function Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview:

Our client is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety and environmental issues. Addresses those issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents.
• Assure all mechanical engineering designs meet applicable codes and standards including company standards, API, ASME as well as others used in static and rotating equipment mechanical design and development.
• Perform code calculations for ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME BPVC Sec I and Sec VIII.
• Prepare mechanical equipment descriptions, perform equipment sizing and prepare equipment data sheets.
• Prepare both equipment and piping technical specification packages for vendor quotes and bid requests.
• Perform technical bid evaluations and review of vendor drawings and documentation.
• Check drawings such as piping isometrics, layouts, section views, pipe support details and other piping specialty items.
• Select welding procedures, NDE, and testing requirements.
• Select coating and insulation systems for equipment and piping.
• Prepare the mechanical portion of construction packages.
• Communicate clearly with Client Reliability Engineers and Field Contractors during scope development and installation activities.
• Complete final job walk-downs for mechanical acceptance of installed scope and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• Effectively interact with all levels of employees, clients and vendors.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus with commitment to building enduring relationships that yield customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning and education through participation in internal and/or external training opportunities.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science and/or Master’s in Mechanical engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering for Refinery or other oil and gas related industries.
• Location: This position is hybrid with three days in the Ferndale office and two days’ work from home.
• Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical communication through email, writing technical reports and presenting in a group environment.
• Ability to deal with change and demonstrate flexibility as required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve technical problems with a team.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Consistently achieves goals, delivers quality and accurate work and meets timelines.
• Technical Competence:
• Experience developing and reviewing technical documents and drawings to support the procurement or modification of fixed and rotating equipment, including pressure vessels, tanks, separators, filters, heat transfer equipment, pumps and compressors.
• Familiarity with relevant refinery standards, including but not limited to ASME piping and pressure vessel codes, various API standards and the NBIC.
• Experience with both design and engineering support of the fabrication of B31.1/ 3 process piping. This would include performing basic flexibility analysis, specifying hydrotest requirements, and material and coating selection.
• Certifications: EIT/PE license preferred but not required.
• Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within our client and with clients and partners.
• Travel: Travel to local clients will be required and can be at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, less than 10%
• Industry Requirements: This role will require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment
• HHFT Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
• Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
• TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain. TWIC card must be obtained prior to start date or start date may need to be adjusted.
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Successful background executing projects in a refinery environment.
• Have PE license or able to obtain a PE license in the state of Washington.
• Experience as a discipline lead managing a small team of mechanical engineers.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.
• Job duties will be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site.
• Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.