Mechanical Engineer (Oil & Gas)

TekWissen ®; Sabine Pass (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

TekWissen Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer – Oil & Gas in Sabine Pass, TX, for a 12-month temporary onsite assignment. The role supports LNG facilities with limited oversight, leading complex workstreams and coordinating with multiple functions.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of mechanical experience in regulated environments, strong communication, and proven ability to deliver on-time design and procurement tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience for Level IV in LNG, petrochemical, or regulated environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication, collaboration across office and site teams, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for LNG facility equipment and subassemblies, including sheet-metal and plastics.
• Design, engineer and evaluate mechanical models related to LNG equipment and systems.
• Consult with suppliers and partners to develop products.
• Liaise with production teams and sales force to align requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and post-production updates.
• Manage procurement of mechanical prototype parts for development.
• Maintain BOM and assembly documentation for all products.
• Estimate timelines and manage the design schedule for timely delivery.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Mechanical design software

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer – Oil & Gas

Location: Sabine Pass, TX, 77655

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $100.00 - $100.00/Hr

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Mechanical Engineer: IV is a senior professional industrial role within the Engineering function, supporting temp workforce needs for an LNG client.
• The role may support the Houston corporate office, the Beaumont office, and the LNG facility in Port Arthur, Texas, with site presence or travel based on business and operational needs.
• The individual operates with limited oversight and leads complex workstreams, provides technical or functional guidance, manages significant risks, and drives measurable improvements across locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the timely completion of the mechanical design for products and mechanical part/subassemblies, including sheet-metal, injection molded plastics, die casts, extrusions, wood, and fastener systems.
• Design, engineer and evaluate mechanical models related to LNG facility equipment and systems.
• Consult with suppliers and partners for the development of products.
• Liaison with the production team and sales force.
• Conduct design reviews, post production reviews, and design updates.
• Manage procurement of all mechanical prototype parts of development.
• Derive, generate, and maintain the mechanical bill of materials and assembly documentation for all products.
• Predict timelines for mechanical design tasks, and maintain the design schedule for timely delivery of product.

LNG OPERATING EXPECTATIONS:

• Work must be performed with a strong commitment to process safety, personal safety, environmental stewardship, operational reliability, permit-to-work requirements, management of change, and accurate documentation in a regulated LNG environment.
• The individual will collaborate with applicable teams such as Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Projects, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, IT, HR, Legal, and SSHE&R, as relevant to the assignment.
• Responsibilities include timely communication of risks and issues, adherence to client procedures and applicable requirements, protection of confidential information, and support for continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience for Level IV. Education, licenses, certifications, and technical qualifications should be appropriate for the Mechanical Engineer discipline and assignment. LNG, natural gas, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, heavy industrial, or other regulated operating-environment experience is preferred when relevant.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, clear written and verbal communication, collaboration across office and site teams, attention to detail, and proficiency with the tools and systems required for the role.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.