Senior Mechanical Engineer

Topsoe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Topsoe is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Hardware Technology team. You will support hardware projects across North and South America, with a focus on the U.S., advising clients during construction or turnaround phases and overseeing installation tasks.

You’ll design and review 3D models, perform mechanical calculations, and manage non-conformance reports. You will travel ~25% annually, collaborate with clients, contractors, and vendors, and contribute to planning, prototyping

Qualifications

• Client-facing role requiring solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and safety mindset.
• Willingness to travel ~25% and work in petrochemical environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients during construction or turnaround phases and oversee installation tasks.
• Make critical onsite decisions and collaborate with clients, contractors and vendors.
• Design and review 3D models of proprietary hardware; perform mechanical calculations; organize shop inspections.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Onsite communication

Problem solving

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

The role and impact

As a Mechanical Engineer in Topsoe’s Hardware Technology team, you will support the sale, service, and installation of Topsoe hardware projects for downstream and new energy applications in North and South America, primarily in the U.S. The role is client-facing and requires a solution-oriented mindset, strong stakeholder management, and a firm commitment to safety, business standards and ethics.

Headline

Senior Mechanical Engineer

The role and impact

As a Mechanical Engineer in Topsoe’s Hardware Technology team, you will support the sale, service, and installation of Topsoe hardware projects for downstream and new energy applications in North and South America, primarily in the U.S. The role is client-facing and requires a solution-oriented mindset, strong stakeholder management, and a firm commitment to safety, business standards and ethics.

In this role, you will advise clients during construction or turnaround phases, oversee installation tasks, and make critical onsite decisions. You will collaborate with clients, contractors, and vendors to solve project design and scheduling challenges, manage non-conformance reports, design and review 3D models of proprietary hardware, perform mechanical calculations, and organize shop inspections to verify fabrication accuracy and design tolerances.

You will also support project tracking, SAP entry, commercial proposals, planning activities, and prototyping work using 3D printing. The role includes travel of approximately 25% annually, with possible additional travel during the training period.

What you’ll bring

• You are comfortable working directly with clients and co-workers in the field, with strong onsite communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. You also have strong computer skills and are willing to travel approximately 25%.


• Because this role includes work in petrochemical facilities, you must be comfortable entering confined spaces, working at heights, climbing ladders, and wearing the appropriate PPE for the task. An active TWIC card, or the ability to obtain one, is also required.


• Preferred qualifications include one or more years of experience and familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, SAP, and Salesforce

Why join us

At Topsoe, we’re problem solvers. In every role, across every office, you’ll find people passionate about finding the right answers. For over 80 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, always focused on solving some of the world’s biggest challenges together. We believe great results start with collaboration and respect, where every idea is heard and can drive real change. You’ll join a team of dedicated experts, united by a commitment to perfecting our craft and delivering real impact. We don’t just promise change – we make it happen. And with your contributions, we’re shaping a more sustainable future with solutions that truly matter.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees and are committed to maintaining a safe work environment where everyone looks out for each other’s health and safety.

Your new team

You will join Topsoe’s Hardware Technology team, working closely with colleagues, clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver hardware projects for downstream and new energy applications. The team supports both technical project execution and client-facing activities, combining engineering expertise with practical onsite support.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks, requests for criminal records, and contact with references.

About Us

Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition. Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resilience and to achieve their sustainability goals. We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low‑carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air. We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.