Senior Mechanical Engineer – Rotating Equipment Lead

Motiva Enterprises LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Motiva Enterprises LLC in Houston, TX, seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead rotating equipment design and support major capital projects from concept through commissioning. You will own equipment specifications for pumps, compressors, turbines, and auxiliaries, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

Travel up to 20% may be required. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, problem solving, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• At least 10 years of rotating equipment experience in refining/chemicals.
• Experience supporting FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• PE license is preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, gearboxes, seals, and lubrication systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotating equipment engineering support for major capital projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Develop scopes, specifications, datasheets, and technical requirements for rotating equipment.
• Review engineering deliverables, supplier drawings, and calculations for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with project teams to integrate equipment into facility designs.
• Support FATs, site tests, and startup activities; assist troubleshooting and RCFA.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Project coordination

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Job description

Motiva Enterprises LLC in Houston, TX, seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead rotating equipment design and support major capital projects from concept through commissioning. You will own equipment specifications for pumps, compressors, turbines, and auxiliaries, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

Travel up to 20% may be required. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, problem solving, and collaboration across