Mechanical Engineer Levels III, IV, V

RPT Alliance LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston, TX, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical expertise and mentorship while ensuring excellence in project delivery. Candidates should have 4-10+ years of experience and preferred Professional Engineer licensure. This role entails equipment sizing, project coordination, and strategic management within the mechanical engineering discipline. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, layouts, and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment sizing & selection, alternative analyses, and other deliverables.
• Support the engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of facilities.
• Lead in a senior role, providing strategic direction and technical oversight.

Skills

Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills

Attention to detail

High level of personal integrity

Strong relationship capabilities

Proficient in both written and spoken English

Education

Professional Engineer licensure

4 – 10+ years of experience

Tools

Mechanical engineering software and tools

Job description

Company Overview

RPT Alliance was founded in 2019 by a group of project execution and engineering experts with a desire to deliver projects safely and reliably for the energy industry. RPT provides full project lifecycle execution solutions focused on energy infrastructure and renewables. Our customer‑centric approach puts our clients first by understanding the goals of each party to ensure success for all stakeholders. We incorporate our core values with innovative solutions to project execution and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. RPT Alliance is committed to Safety, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence.

Location

Houston, TX

Position Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in advancing our mechanical engineering discipline. You will provide technical expertise, project oversight, and mentorship while driving innovation and ensuring excellence in project delivery. At higher levels, this role also involves project coordination, shaping engineering strategies, and guiding stakeholder engagement.

Position Responsibilities

All Levels III, IV, V

• Perform equipment sizing & selection, alternative analyses, and other deliverables
• Support the engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of facilities
• Present engineering and design deliverables to project members, cross‑functional teams, senior leadership, external vendors, clients, and other stakeholders
• Plan, forecast, and actualize deliverable progress to support project reporting and schedule requirements
• Identify scope changes and estimate impact to effort and schedule
• Prepare, review, and approve mechanical equipment and piping calculations, requisitions, lists, studies, reports, BOMs, and designs

Level IV

• Support proposal efforts by evaluating RFP scope, identifying list of deliverables, and estimating effort required
• Participate in project scoping, estimation, and implementation
• Lead in a senior role, providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and mentorship to the mechanical engineering discipline
• Work is highly independent

Level V

• All responsibilities of level IV
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan
• Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility
• Participate in stakeholder management, Fit/Gap analysis, and needs analysis
• Lead at the highest discipline level, managing the mechanical engineering team, overseeing design and execution of projects, and providing expertise and guidance
• Work autonomously

Qualifications

• 4 – 10+ years of experience, depending on the level of the position
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred
• Extensive knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering principles and practices
• Advanced proficiency in mechanical engineering software and tools
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, layouts, and specifications
• Strong knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices
• Ability to develop and implement mechanical engineering standards and guidelines

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong relationship capabilities
• Proficient in both written and spoken English

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• PTO

Application Instructions

Apply today and let us know why you would be a great fit for our Mechanical Engineer position!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RPT Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws