Senior Engineer, Mechanical

Venture Global LNG; Louisiana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering, design and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment for an LNG facility in Plaquemines. You will report to the Director of Engineering and guide project teams through all design phases.

The role emphasizes adherence to codes, safety standards, and efficient execution across multiple projects, with strong collaboration across disciplines and external vendors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years on capital projects from feasibility through construction.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Mechanical Lead role, supervising a team of Mechanical Engineers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineer on mechanical projects, ensuring adherence to specifications, codes and HSSE requirements.
• Develop mechanical equipment calculations, specifications and data sheets for inquiry and purchase; review and transmit docs.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Project coordination

English communications

Travel readiness

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We Are Seeking Qualified Applicants For The Position

Senior Engineer, Mechanical

Located

Plaquemines

Summary

This Senior Mechanical lead role will be to lead the engineering, design and troubleshooting a variety of Mechanical Equipment for an LNG facility.

This position will report to the Director of Engineering.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform job responsibilities as Lead Engineer, leading discipline on medium projects or assigned under the direction of the Department Manager and/or Project Engineer for larger projects
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, governing codes and standards, and good engineering practice
• Ensure adherence to project health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) requirements as well as state and federal regulations
• Leads the effort in the development of mechanical engineering hour estimates for proposed projects, develop man loading and schedule concurrence.
• Monitor the schedule, ensure that project objectives are met, monitor project controls and engineering execution within the approved budget
• Responsible for reporting on engineering, design and equipment development status to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, and performing monthly or bi-weekly assessments of progress
• Participate and contribute advanced level development of all phases of project engineering, including detail design and construction support
• Experience in development of upstream production facility drawings, checking process equipment system designs and participation in hazard reviews performed to API
• Enforces Quality in his/her team.
• Develop the technical content of Mechanical equipment calculations, specifications and data sheets for inquiry and purchase. Ensure these documents are appropriately reviewed, approved, and transmitted
• Has direct communication with equipment manufacturers and works clarifications to resolution.
• Typical equipment includes Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Fired Equipment, HVAC, Pumps, Compressors. General knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Procedure development including start-up, commissioning, operating and maintenance.
• Coordinate and incorporate project requirements and standards.
• Develop Mechanical Work Plans for the installation of equipment
• Initiate Project Deviation Notices that impact the mechanical specifications, effort-hour budget and/or schedule
• Coordinate and cooperate with the Engineers of other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of all information, and to ensure alignment with project requirements and design basis
• Initiate and runs status meetings with the mechanical team to discuss project issues, coordinate/plan key milestone efforts, etc.
• Responsible for obtaining cost related information and developing scope of work documents for project estimates (e.g., TIC estimates)

Qualifications

Required experience

• 10+ years of overall experience on capital projects from feasibility through construction
• Minimum of 3 years in a Mechanical Lead role, supervising a team of Mechanical Engineers.
• Familiarity with various project phases and the scope/deliverables required
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, OneNote) preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required
• Ability to train and travel to live facilities preferred

Required Education

Recognized Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or University

Licensing & Certifications

• Registered Professional Engineering license preferred
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license in good standing.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.