Mechanical Engineer III: Packaged Equipment (Onsite/Hybrid)

Apex Systems; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for a 12-month contract in Houston, TX. The role is onsite four days a week with one remote day, focusing on procurement, design, and field execution of mechanical systems.

You will develop equipment specifications, manage vendor communications, perform bid evaluations, and ensure installation quality under supervision of a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years of Mechanical Engineering experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical, or power generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications for packaged systems and equipment, including pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, and exchangers.
• Develop and issue equipment inquiry and RFQ packages.
• Perform technical bid evaluations for equipment and prepare formal recommendations.
• Manage vendor communication and review vendor documents for compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Develop job notes and create technical scopes of work.
• Conduct field walk-downs to gather necessary information for work completion.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Vendor management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Field execution planning

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for a 12-month contract in Houston, TX. The role is onsite four days a week with one remote day, focusing on procurement, design, and field execution of mechanical systems.

You will develop equipment specifications, manage vendor communications, perform bid evaluations, and ensure installation quality under supervision of a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.