Senior Piping Engineer: Complex Systems & Field Support

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze complex projects in an industrial setting. You will work under supervision on advanced engineering tasks and contribute to drafting and construction documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, PE registration, and strong knowledge of piping, HVAC, and design standards. The role involves fieldwork, vendor review, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams in Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of relevant industrial mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering registration preferred.
• Knowledge of design standards and codes; piping material specs; HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete design and analysis for complex mechanical projects under supervision.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies for efficient solutions.
• Review vendor and other discipline drawings for mechanical input.
• Perform fieldwork to gather data and support commissioning.
• Lead a small team to deliver on commitments and coordinate with discipline leads.
• Estimate construction quantities and develop construction specifications.

Skills

Stress analysis

Piping design

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

CAD drafting standards

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering registration

Tools

CAD drafting tools

MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze complex projects in an industrial setting. You will work under supervision on advanced engineering tasks and contribute to drafting and construction documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, PE registration, and strong knowledge of piping, HVAC, and design standards. The role involves fieldwork, vendor review, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams in Houston.