Mechanical Engineer - Valves

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Professional Alternatives seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering team, supporting the design and application of industrial valve and steam-system solutions. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience, especially with safety relief valves or steam systems.

The role blends design, technical problem-solving, and customer support, collaborating with internal teams and customers to deliver practical engineering solutions and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inMechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with safety relief valves, steam systems or related equipment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the selection, sizing, application, and troubleshooting of pressure relief and valve systems.
• Provide technical guidance to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and support steam, thermal fluid, and pressure-reduction system packages.
• Perform engineering calculations related to flow, heat transfer, pressure drop, mass balance, and mechanical design.
• Create and maintain CAD drawings, BOMs, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate applications for compliance with ASME, API, and industry standards.
• Investigate equipment and field issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in product development, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Customer support

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering calculations

Job description

South Houston | Up to 110K (a bit flexible)

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering organization and support the design and application of industrial valve and steam-system solutions. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, particularly with safety relief valves, pressure protection equipment, or steam systems

The Opportunity

This position combines engineering design, technical problem-solving, product application, and customer support. The engineer will work closely with internal teams and customers to develop solutions, troubleshoot technical issues, and support ongoing product and process improvements

Key Responsibilities

• Support the selection, sizing, application, and troubleshooting of pressure relief and valve systems
• Provide technical guidance to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders
• Develop and support steam, thermal fluid, and pressure-reduction system packages
• Perform engineering calculations related to flow, heat transfer, pressure drop, mass balance, and mechanical design
• Create and maintain CAD drawings, BOMs, calculations, and technical documentation
• Evaluate applications and specifications for compliance with applicable ASME, API, and industry standards
• Investigate equipment and field issues and develop practical engineering solutions
• Participate in product development, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience
• Experience with safety relief valves, steam systems, pressure vessels, or related industrial equipment
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, API 520/521, and National Board requirements
• Knowledge of steam generation, distribution, condensate recovery, and thermal systems
• Experience with CAD and engineering calculations
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Long-term career growth with an established organization