Sr. Mechanical Engineer (19653)

ARION BLUE
US - Texas - HOUSTON
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  • Job Type: Full time
  • 8 days ago

Job Description

**Job Summary:**

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership for mechanical engineering activities across projects, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality design solutions. This role oversees equipment design and selection, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and supports execution throughout the project lifecycle while guiding and mentoring junior engineers.

**Responsibilities:**

* Lead the design, specification, and procurement of pressure vessels, heat transfer or rotating equipment for oil \& gas and energy projects.
* Prepare and review mechanical equipment specifications, datasheets, requisitions, and technical bid evaluations.
* Conduct technical evaluation, evaluate equipment suitability and issue clarification of supplier bids - complete technical report to support order placement.
* Review vendor documentation and technical submittals to ensure with ASME Section VIII, ANSI, API, and other applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
* Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to internal standards and best practices.
* Interface and lead technical discussions with vendors, clients, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure technical alignment and integration.
* Support fabrication, inspection, and testing activities including factory and site acceptance testing.
* Support construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications / Education Requirements:**

* BSc, MSc or equivalent in Mechanical / Engineering Technology is required.
* 8 years of experience in heat transfer/pressure vessel design and analysis or rotating machinery design, preferably within EPC environments.
* Strong working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, API, ANSI, ISO, BS, and other relevant industry standards.
* Experience in equipment selections, specifications, requisitions, technical bids evaluation and supplier document reviews, etc. in Engineering firms, Equipment Manufactures including an operation and maintenance of Process Plant Equipment.
* Ability to comprehend and interpret technical information applicable to Mechanical Engineering.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
* High level of commitment to safety.
* Highly motivated and positive attitude.

**Software:**

* Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
* Proficiency in PV Elite, Compress, or similar design/analysis tools (e.g. vendor sizing, vibration analysis)

**Working Conditions:**

* Work is primarily conducted in an office environment but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations.
* Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant or facility.
* When on field assignment you may be required to work in a plant and/or shop areas around production machinery subject to varying temperatures and noise.
* May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
* May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

**Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):**

* Ability to lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds.
* Ability to communicate effectively, including sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities.
* Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
* Sufficient visual acuity or other observational abilities to review documents, perform analysis, and conduct investigations.
* Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office tasks such as typing and using standard office equipment.
* Sufficient mobility to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations as needed.
* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting operational or field locations, as required by the safety department.




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