Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Our client, an EPC company, is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Houston, TX. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will perform mechanical engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

• Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope. Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• May lead medium to large scope multi-discipline projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.
• Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker’s performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• PE license preferred
• Field experience preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred
• Experience with pressure vessel design using Compress preferred
• Experience with pipe stress analysis preferred
• Caesar II, Nozzle
  
  PRO and/or PIPE-FLO software experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the design of piping systems and process equipment preferred
• Working knowledge of piping, pressure vessel and equipment codes (ASME, API, etc.) preferred
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance