Mechanical Engineer

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support design, installation, performance, and optimization of power plant systems. You will partner with Engineering, Commercial, Operations, Construction, and other teams to develop mechanical designs that meet Kodiak standards and customer requirements.

You will analyze system performance, contribute to continuous improvement, maintain drawings, and support field operations to enhance reliability, safety, and operating efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited) is required.
• 2–3 years of engineering experience, preferably in engines, emissions, or power performance.
• Experience designing or supporting mechanical systems in industrial environments, including compression equipment and piping.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; summarizing findings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics, fluid systems, and equipment performance.
• Proven problem-solving skills and collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Design power plant systems to meet specs, performance and industry standards.
• Review field evaluations and performance data to identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot inefficiencies, malfunctions, or performance concerns involving units and equipment.
• Review, develop, and maintain engineering drawings to align with standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Construction to incorporate customer requirements.
• Support mechanical design activities, including equipment selection, piping, layout, and integration.
• Participate in design reviews and prepare technical deliverables.
• Analyze data and develop recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Ensure engineering work complies with standards, codes, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Complete Kodiak safety training and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Thermodynamics

Fluid systems

Equipment performance

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Project execution support

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&ID training

BOM training

Engineering design software

Job description

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer for Kodiak Power Solutions supports the design, installation, performance, and optimization of power plant systems. The role partners with Engineering, Commercial, Operations, Construction, and other cross‑functional teams to develop mechanical system designs that meet Kodiak standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry specifications. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for managing standard engineering tasks, supporting field operations, analyzing system performance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, safety, and operating efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design power plant systems to ensure specifications, performance requirements, customer expectations, and industry standards are met.
• Review field evaluations and performance data to assess plant performance, identify technical issues, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve inefficiencies, malfunctions, or performance concerns involving generation units, mechanical systems, and station equipment.
• Review, develop, and maintain engineering drawings to confirm power plant designs align with Kodiak design requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Construction, and other cross‑functional teams to incorporate customer requirements and special provisions into plant and package designs.
• Support mechanical system design activities, including equipment selection, piping systems, layout development, and system integration.
• Contribute to project execution by participating in design reviews, supporting project schedules, and preparing technical deliverables.
• Analyze data and develop recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, safety, and operating efficiency.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable standards, codes, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Complete all required Kodiak safety training and comply with applicable Kodiak safety policies and procedures.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment for yourself, fellow Kodiak employees, contractors, and customers.

Education, Experience and Training

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (ABET accredited).
• 2–3 years of engineering experience, with industry‑related experience preferred (engines, emissions, fuels and power performance or similar sectors).
• Experience designing or supporting mechanical systems in an industrial environment, including compression equipment and piping systems.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; summarizing findings and developing conclusions.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics, fluid systems, and equipment performance.
• Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong analytical approach to understanding and solving problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with engineering tools, systems, and design software.
• P&ID training, BOM training.

Physical Demands

• Extended or non‑traditional working hours may be required.
• Ability to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb personnel stairs and ladders, stoop, squat, and/or crawl depending on the directed task.
• Requires frequent typing and use of computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.