Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Zing Talents; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment to join their dynamic projects team. This hybrid role involves a blend of office work and site visits, allowing you to engage directly with project stakeholders. You will leverage your extensive experience in designing and managing rotating equipment to oversee critical project phases, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join this innovative firm to contribute to exciting projects in the power and industrial sectors, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience with rotating equipment design.
• In-depth knowledge of pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Ability to resolve design discrepancies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rotating mechanical equipment activities throughout project life cycle.
• Prepare specifications and conduct vendor drawing reviews.
• Coordinate engineering work among various groups and stakeholders.

Skills

Design of Rotating Equipment

Project Management

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME Codes

API Standards

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

The Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) will play an integral part of the projects team to support the design of our partner's facilities. You will work with the Engineering and Projects teams to design a functional and optimized operating facility.

This is a hybrid role that will require 2 - 3 days in our Houston, TX office as well as occasional travel to our project sites.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

1. Oversee activities pertaining to rotating mechanical equipment through the full life cycle of a project, with emphasis on early stage and conceptual project development.
2. Prepare equipment or work specifications, material requisition, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for rotating equipment.
3. Conduct reviews of vendor drawings, calculations, and other documentation.
4. Interface with other discipline engineers to develop interdisciplinary drawings and specifications.
5. Coordinate rotating equipment engineering work between different engineering groups, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
6. Identify design scoping and value engineering opportunities.
7. Site visits may be required (~25% of time).

What's Essential

1. BS in Mechanical Engineering.
2. 7 – 10 years’ experience preparing and checking the design of rotating equipment.
3. In-depth knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, electric motors, etc.).
4. Experience with industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to rotating mechanical equipment such as ASME codes and API standards (esp. API 610, 617, 618).
5. Experience with field operation, installation, and commissioning activities for rotating equipment.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with the project engineering team and project stakeholders, including customers.
7. Proactively resolve any discrepancies in design requirements and meet the project schedule.
8. Excellent technical and analytical skills, familiar with industrial site design.
9. Strong interpersonal and creative skills.
10. Proven ability to provide rotating mechanical engineering support for large projects.

Desirable

1. Professional Engineering license.
2. Experience in power, oil & gas, or industrial projects.
3. Previous experience with concentrating solar energy processes.
4. Experience at an operating industrial facility.