Mechanical Project Engineer - Oil & Gas - Pipelines and Facilities Atwell; Dallas, Texas, U

Overview

Mechanical Project Engineer - Oil & Gas - Pipelines and Facilities

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing.

• Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of several 2025 awards:
  Best Place to Work (Zweig Group) – top 11; ENR Top 500 Design Firms – regional recognition;
  Crain's Fast 50 – fastest-growing companies; ENR Design Firm of the Year (Southeastern US).

Position Snapshot

Atwell is hiring a mid-level Mechanical Project Engineer (PE) to support oil & natural gas, CO₂, hydrogen, and RNG pipeline and facility projects. This role focuses on mechanical design and project execution for large pipeline systems and facilities (meter stations, compressor stations, terminals, valve sites, pigging facilities). You’ll work from concept through construction/commissioning, coordinating across disciplines to deliver safe, compliant, and constructible solutions.

• Lead and support project teams on assigned tasks; provide technical guidance and implement client-requested design changes.
• Interface with clients, EPCs, vendors, and regulators; communicate scope, progress, risks, and design decisions.
• Coordinate with civil/structural/electrical/instrumentation/process teams to ensure integrated, constructible designs.
• Mentor junior engineers/designers; contribute to mechanical best practices, standards, and QA/QC.
• Travel to offices, vendor facilities, and jobsites as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain promptly per state requirements).

• Serve as the mechanical engineering lead or key contributor for pipeline and facility projects, including:
• Meter & regulator (M&R) stations, valve sites, pig launcher/receiver sites
• Compressor stations and station tie-ins
• Terminals, pump stations, and related facility upgrades/expansions
• Develop and own mechanical deliverables such as:
• Mechanical basis-of-design, design criteria, and equipment/system selections
• P&IDs, PFDs, line lists, and mechanical specifications (in coordination with process)
• Equipment data sheets and procurement packages (valves, meters, regulators, filters/separators, pumps, compressors packages interface, pigging components, heaters, coolers, heat exchangers)
• Piping isometrics, piping plans, tie-in packages, and installation details
• Perform/oversee engineering calculations and technical evaluations, including:
• Pressure design and code compliance
• Relief device sizing / over pressure protection support and coordination
• Hydraulic/line sizing coordination, equipment sizing support, and operating case reviews
• Support facility layout and integration:
• 3D model/design review participation as applicable; resolve clashes and support constructability
• Coordinate with structural/civil for foundation loads, pipe rack interfaces, and equipment anchorage

• Strong experience with piping design, facility mechanical systems, and field execution support.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office; exposure to 3D tools (Plant 3D, CADWorx, AVEVA, or similar) is a plus.
• Consulting/EPC experience and comfort working to owner/operator standards.
• Experience supporting projects in operating facilities.

Pay Range - $100,000 - $145,000 base + end of year bonus.

• Atwell Benefits: comprehensive program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
• Work/Life:
  Generous Paid Time Off; flexible schedules where available; tenure awards and travel vouchers.
• Compensation: competitive packages, annual/spot bonuses, 401K match up to 4%, tuition assistance, student loan repayment up to $25K, licensing/certification fee coverage, and other financial rewards.
• Additional benefits: medical, dental, vision; life and disability insurance; supplemental benefits; employee assistance programs; and wellness reimbursements.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. This role aligns with equal employment opportunity policy; we encourage candidates to apply regardless of protected status. Voluntary self-identification of disability and veteran status information is collected for OFCCP reporting. All information is kept confidential and used solely for compliance and program purposes.

To apply, please submit your resume through the channel provided.