Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Location:

Houston, TX

Annual Salary: $ – $

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering scope on EPC projects, including both Front‑End Loading (FEL) and detailed design phases.
• Provide hands‑on technical support in mechanical engineering when project workload or staffing requires.
• Prepare and review equipment data sheets, RFQs, RFPs, and bid tabulations for rotating and static equipment.
• Make equipment selection and design decisions for refineries, chemical plants, and process facilities.
• Oversee and review piping stress analysis for complex piping systems.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry codes and standards, including but not limited to ASME, API, ANSI, PIP, ASHRAE, ASTM, TEMA, AWS, MSS‑SP, OSHA, and NACE.
• Manage and supervise a small team of engineers and designers (typically 2–5), including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and workload distribution.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects, ensuring the right skillsets are assigned to each scope.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery and engineering efficiency.
• Conduct engineering studies, technical evaluations, and prepare formal reports and recommendations.
• Maintain direct communication with clients, internal stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10–15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within an EPC environment supporting the petrochemical, refining, or oil & gas industry.
• Strong background in process piping systems, rotating and fixed equipment, equipment design and selection, piping stress analysis, and demonstrated experience preparing purchasing packages and managing vendor interactions.
• Proficiency with mechanical design and piping stress analysis software.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including direct client‑facing interaction.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (no visa sponsorship).
• TWIC card or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Deep expertise in refinery and chemical plant projects.
• Strong mentoring and team development experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: up to $85 per hour.
• Benefits:
  Standard benefits offered.
• 401(k):
  Available with limited employer match.
• Relocation:
  Small relocation assistance may be available, up to $10,000.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Hybrid—Monday through Thursday on‑site, Friday remote.

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