Senior Mechanical Engineer – Equipment Design (Chemical/Petro)

Nesco Resource, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEC health plan

401K retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Nesco Resource is partnering with an established engineering company in Houston's Energy Corridor to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role emphasizes mechanical equipment design for chemical, petrochemical, or industrial processing facilities.

You will develop specifications, review vendor documents, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, and ISO codes while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers. Domestic and international travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree required; engineering technology degrees not considered.
• Minimum 4 years' mechanical equipment engineering experience in chemical/petrochemical/power/heavy industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license strongly preferred; EIT/FE eligibility required or obtainable.
• Experience with static and rotating equipment (pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, packaged systems).
• Familiarity with ASME, API, and other mechanical equipment codes and standards.
• EPC or engineering consulting experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and technical requisition packages.
• Support design, selection, and procurement of static and rotating equipment.
• Prepare and review technical bid evaluations, vendor proposals, and equipment documentation.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals for code compliance.
• Coordinate with process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and other disciplines.
• Provide technical support through EPC, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ensure equipment designs meet ASME, API, ISO and other standards.
• Support domestic and international project activities as needed.

Skills

Static/Rotating equipment

Collaboration with teams/vendors

Equipment datasheets/specs

Technical bid evaluations

Multidisciplinary coordination

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

PE license preferred

EIT/FE eligibility

Job description

Nesco Resource is partnering with an established engineering company in Houston's Energy Corridor to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role emphasizes mechanical equipment design for chemical, petrochemical, or industrial processing facilities.

You will develop specifications, review vendor documents, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, and ISO codes while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers. Domestic and international travel up to 20% is expected.