Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer - Projects & Procurement

Colonial Group; Point Comfort (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Texas seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and procure quality equipment for operating units, and to manage projects from start to finish, including budgets and datasheets, while reviewing schedules and quotations to meet safety and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee installation on site and contribute design suggestions for cost savings, with a focus on pumps, vessels, API tanks, compressors, refrigeration, and package equipment using AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; 2–5 years in mechanical design/procurement preferred.
• B.S. Mechanical/Industrial Engineering (ABET-accredited) required; other engineering disciplines may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Plan and coordinate activities concerned with design, construction, and modification of equipment and machinery.
• Resolve fabrication problems of pressure vessels, nozzle orientations, baffle size & location, anchor bolt orientation, support location, materials and surface finish, gasket issues.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate construction conflict and piping interference.
• Manage project equipment budgets and cost deviations; initiate cost efficiencies and report on trends.
• Attend new project meetings; prepare bills of materials, cost estimates, bid tabulations, and contract award recommendations on equipment installations.
• Promote housekeeping and the Nothing Touch Ground program; maintain plant in like-new condition.

Skills

Pumps

Vessels

API Tanks

Compressors

Refrigeration

Package Equipment

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Industrial

Tools

COMPRESS

AutoCAD

MS Office

Work Flow System

Job description

Colonial Group in Texas seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and procure quality equipment for operating units, and to manage projects from start to finish, including budgets and datasheets, while reviewing schedules and quotations to meet safety and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee installation on site and contribute design suggestions for cost savings, with a focus on pumps, vessels, API tanks, compressors, refrigeration, and package equipment using AutoCAD and MS Office.