Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer: Pumps & Turbines

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment to lead technical direction across pumps, compressors, turbines, and related assets. You will guide failure analyses, maintenance strategies, and capital projects to ensure reliability and operational excellence.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years in mechanical engineering with at least 8 years in rotating equipment, plus strong leadership and communication skills

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 12+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, with 8+ years in rotating equipment.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, vibration analysis and material science for rotating machinery.
• Experience with API standards and industry specifications; proven failure analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines).
• Develop maintenance and repair strategies for critical rotating assets.
• Conduct advanced failure analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee equipment specification, selection and procurement; review vendor docs.
• Lead technical reviews, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments related to rotating equipment.
• Develop performance monitoring programs to optimize efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and company policies.
• Contribute to capital projects involving rotating machinery upgrades or installations.

Skills

Rotating equipment expertise

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Monitoring systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment to lead technical direction across pumps, compressors, turbines, and related assets. You will guide failure analyses, maintenance strategies, and capital projects to ensure reliability and operational excellence.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years in mechanical engineering with at least 8 years in rotating equipment, plus strong leadership and communication skills