Senior Mechanical Engineer

Upstream Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Houston-based engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design systems for oil and gas facilities. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, at least 15 years of experience, and a strong background with ASME and API Codes. Responsibilities include designing mechanical systems, providing engineering support, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team and to engage deeply in the engineering process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of fifteen years of mechanical engineering experience including upstream offshore projects.
• P.E. is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with offshore engineering/fabrication practices and trends, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for oil and gas production facilities.
• Provide engineering support by answering questions from vendors and clients.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Develop conceptual/preliminary designs for customer requirements.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines for cost-effective designs.
• Review and check all drawings prior to construction issue.

Skills

Strong knowledge of ASME, API Codes

Good organizational and project planning skills

Ability to prepare accurate and effective communications

Teamwork and adaptability

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Upstream Engineering LLC is a Houston based engineering consultancy delivering high impact upstream and midstream oil and gas solutions, from early concept studies through full EPC execution. Founded in 2002, the company has built a strong reputation for technical excellence across offshore and nearshore facilities, including wellhead platforms, jackets and decks, production facilities, pipelines, modular infrastructure, and innovative SeaHorse platform solutions. Its strength lies in an experienced, multidisciplinary team, where engineers stay hands on and engaged across the full project lifecycle. You'll be part of a collaborative, professional environment that actively supports technical development and leadership growth, with the added opportunity to collaborate across the group. Upstream Engineering works in partnership with 2H Offshore and the Acteon Group.

Upstream Engineering is hiring for a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston. The Senior Mechanical Engineer position is ideal for the engineering professional that wants to stay deeply technical while participating within a cross functional high energy team. The technical aptitude of the ideal candidate is the key determinant for success. This role will work closely within a project team developing the engineering deliverables. This role will be very appealing to engineers who want to see their work product through construction. The ideal candidate is diligent and self-motivated with attention to detail.

Duties

• Design mechanical systems for oil and gas production facilities by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials
• Provide engineering support by answering questions and requests from vendors and clients
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Develop conceptual/preliminary designs to meet customer requirements and to provide a basis for bidding contracts
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to incorporate requirements at an early stage and provide cost effective, clash free designs
• Provide input and coordinate the work of designers in the preparation of approved for construction drawings
• Review and check all drawings prior to construction issue
• Participate in constructability reviews and alter designs as appropriate to maximize construction productivity

Required

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from a 4-year accredited university
• P.E. is highly preferred
• Minimum of fifteen years of mechanical engineering experience including upstream offshore projects
• Strong knowledge of ASME, API Codes with other codes as a plus
• Microsoft Office is necessary
• Familiarity with offshore engineering/fabrication practices and trends, preferred
• Good organizational and project planning skills
• Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports. Demonstrate strong internal presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily