Mechanical Engineer; BT

The Mechanical Engineer will support various projects in Houston, TX
. We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer ideally with expertise in pressure vessels for human-occupied vehicles and subsea habitats. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, testing, and lifecycle support of man-rated subsea pressure hulls and related systems. This role requires technical knowledge of pressure vessel design, subsea materials, and structural mechanics, as well as the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant solutions.

• Lead the design and structural analysis of man-rated pressure vessels and subsea structures, including hulls, hatches, seals, and penetrators.
• Perform pressure containment and structural integrity assessments in accordance with ASME, DNV, and other applicable classification standards for human-occupied systems.
• Develop detailed design documentation, manufacturing specifications, and test procedures for subsea habitats and submersibles.
• Provide engineering support for fabrication, welding, non-destructive examination (NDE), assembly, and integration of pressure systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA/FMECA), to ensure safety and reliability for occupants.
• Collaborate with classification societies, regulatory agencies, and client representatives to ensure compliance with man-rated subsea system requirements.
• Support prototype and qualification testing, including hydrostatic, hyperbaric, and full-scale load tests.
• Participate in troubleshooting, inspections, and root cause analysis of subsea pressure vessel issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, or related discipline.
• Must have 3+ years of recent and related work experience, ideally within the Oil & Gas industry and/or Offshore Renewables (Comparable experience in other complex engineering environments will also be considered).
• In lieu of degree:
  Candidates with a 7+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
• Demonstrable ability to work within time/budget constraints.

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) credential.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of ASME Section VIII, DNV-RU-UWT, and other relevant subsea and pressure vessel codes.
• Experience with classification society approval processes (ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register) for manned subsea systems.
• Knowledge of deepwater and ultra-deepwater operational challenges.
• Familiarity with digital twin technologies or structural health monitoring for subsea assets.
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary subsea projects, including life support, control systems, or integration with topside infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with finite element analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent) for structural and pressure assessments.
• Experience with hydrostatic, hyperbaric, and man-rated testing protocols.

• This position is located onsite.
• This position may require some travel.

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• All Bastion employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal…