Mechanical Project Engineer II

Stewart & Stevenson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart & Stevenson is seeking a Project Engineer II to develop, analyze, and implement mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering projects for heavy equipment in Houston, TX. The role covers concept through completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and meeting quality standards and customer expectations.

You will design components, perform calculations, validate with FEA/CFD tools, and coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 2–4 years of related engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD, analysis tools and ERP systems.
• Ability to design heavy equipment and analyze mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development and testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Lead projects from concept through completion within schedule and budget.
• Apply standards and best practices to develop heavy equipment designs.
• Integrate mechanical and electrical systems with customers and internal teams.
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings; perform calculations.
• Review ECRs/ECOs and implement changes.
• Interface with shop staff and travel to sites as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

FEA/CFD analysis

ASME Y14 & GD&T

Project management

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent / team work

Education

ABET-accredited BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Overview

Stewart & Stevenson isNow Hiring a Project Engineer II at10750 Telge Road Houston, TX 77095.

Responsible for development, design, analysis, and implementation of engineering projects involving heavy equipment. Works under moderate supervision to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development and testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and components.
• Support engineering projects of various scale from concept through completion, ensuring they meet operational expectations, quality standards, timeline, and budget.
• Apply company and customer standards, specifications, engineering methods and industry best practices to develop heavy equipment designs.
• Ensure integration of mechanical and electrical systems, collaborating with customers, management, other engineers and other company departments to achieve project requirements.
• Develop and modify complex three-dimensional models and two-dimensional drawings for components and assemblies.
• Perform engineering calculations efficiently and accurately
• Advanced understanding of mechanical principals including but not limited to mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, vibrations, and controls
• Understanding of electro-mechanical systems and integration
• Evaluate Engineer Change Requests (ECRs) and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in accordance with company standards.
• Engage with customers, contractors, and internal and external stakeholders for timely project execution.
• Develop and present project timelines, project updates, technical reports and other project documentation.
• Participate in engineering design reviews with all required internal and external stakeholders, review feedback and use judgement and best practices to implement design changes.
• Interface with shop staff and other departments to provide engineering technical support and timely resolutions to issues.
• Occasional travel to customer sites, vendor locations, and other company facilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and mechanical engineering principles.
• Proficient in engineering analysis tools including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Proficient in ASME Y14 and GD&T
• Basic project management skills including scheduling and task coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities to address and resolve technical challenges.
• Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all project aspects.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and have the ability make decisions to progress the task at hand with some supervision.
• Commitment to work safely and follow all company processes and procedures.
• Commitment to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Experience designing heavy equipment including but not limited to oilfield mobile and stationary equipment, mobile and stationary generators, and skidded equipment.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP system (Oracle, SAP, etc.)preferred. .

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-4 years of related engineering experience.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders and crawl underneath trailers
• Work in the office as well as the manufacturing shop floor
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasionally exposed to cold, heat, noise, mechanical/electrical fume, or odor.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.