Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 1

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 139,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Houston seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee technical execution on assigned projects. You will develop and review estimates, schedules, and specifications while mentoring less experienced engineers, guiding procurement, and ensuring quality deliverables.

The role demands strong communication, field experience, and regulatory knowledge. The position requires a four-year engineering degree with 16 years of related experience and professional registration where applicable.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in engineering with 16 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors and visitors.
• Job-related technical knowledge to complete the assignment.
• Ability to learn/apply local, state/provincial and federal guidelines.
• Detail-oriented and time-conscious work approach.
• Professional registration and membership in a technical society (preferred).
• Knowledge of discipline codes and standards; materials cost awareness.
• Estimating effort and forecasting staff.
• Experience managing and leading large projects.
• Project setup, schedules, progress reports and close-out.
• Practical field experience.
• Proficiency with word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports and forecasts.
• Establish and monitor material quantities and provide forecasts.
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Participate in equipment procurement, permitting and subcontracting activities.
• Perform calculations, specify equipment and solve complex engineering problems.
• Lead and mentor other engineers and provide performance feedback.
• Analyze and recommend solutions aligned with project objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project leadership

Project management

Scheduling

Software skills

Regulatory knowledge

Field experience

Professional registration

Education

Accredited four-year engineering degree

Tools

Professional registration (PE license)

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity.

• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity
• Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Managing and leading a large project
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Current PE license
• Experience with F and H class GE turbines preferred but other advanced class turbine experience will also be considered
• Power Project Lead
• Recent power experience with both Simple and Combined Cycle installations Project scope should include large Gas Turbine Generators (Class F and higher), preference for GE machines
• Experienced with Balance of Plant Equipment design and integration including water treatment facilities, cooling towers, ACC's
• Experienced and knowledgeable with development of equipment datasheets, equipment specifications, equipment selection and installation and testing requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $258,000.00