Senior Mechanical Engineer - Primoris Pipeline & Engineering

21 Primoris Pipeline, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Life and disability coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our midstream EPC team in Houston. You will lead mechanical design, analysis, and execution for pipelines, compressors, and related facilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-budget, on-time delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will oversee procurement, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with industry codes and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering within oil and gas, midstream focus.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, API, ANSI standards and design codes.
• Proficiency in mechanical design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CAE tools).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and engineering activities for midstream projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and review mechanical deliverables, including specifications, calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Conduct detailed mechanical analysis, including stress analysis, fluid dynamics, and thermal analysis.
• Oversee procurement activities, including evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to define project scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Pipeline & Engineering is a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company specializing in the midstream oil and gas sector. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency in every project.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our midstream EPC team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with expertise in the design, analysis, and execution of midstream projects, including pipelines, compressors, and related facilities. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering to budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and engineering activities for midstream projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and review mechanical engineering deliverables, including specifications, calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Conduct detailed mechanical analysis, including stress analysis, fluid dynamics, and thermal analysis.
• Oversee procurement activities, including the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to define project scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering within the oil and gas industry, with a focus on midstream projects.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (ASME, API, ANSI) and design codes.
• Proficient in mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CAE tools).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.

Company Overview

Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential.

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.