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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Energy & Industrial
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Sargent Lundy
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Actingas the Mechanical team leadbyoverseeinga team of juniorand senior engineers and designersincoordinatingdetailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work
- Workingon challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues
- Developing integrated systems designs for the planned work,including:
- Design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems, including primary steam/water cycle systems and secondary balance of plant systems
- Design, modification, and analysis ofOil & Gas mechanical systems/facilities, including compressor stations, meter stations, pump stations, pipelines, gas processing plants, wellhead systems, central gathering facilities, and CO2/CCUS facilities
- Preparing and reviewing calculations to support equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and selection
- Preparing and reviewing technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment
- Preparing and reviewing material lists, equipment lists, line lists
- Reviewing piping drawings (Isometrics,composites,plans, sections, and elevations)
- Preparing and reviewing engineering studies and technical reports
- Performing independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
- Coordinating and providing guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete andtimelydesign
- Performing reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and presenting findings and recommendations to clients and peers
- Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
- Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
- Working directly with customers, interfacing with the commercial sales team, providing oversight and direction to others within the project team
- There is potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination,field verification of designs, or supporting facility commissioning
- Provide input/oversight of company standards
- Desirable Engineering experience includes:
- Combined Cycle Power Plants
- Simple Cycle Power Plants
- RICEPower Plants
- Compressor Stations
- Meter Stations
- Pump Stations
- Pipeline Installation
- Natural Gas Processing Plants
- Central Gathering Facilities
- CO2
CaptureAPISpacing Guidelines
- P&t
- Piping Design Review
- Process/Hydraulic Calculations
- Equipment Specification
- Operational Reviews
- PHA participation
- Constructability Reviews
- Schedule planning
- HDD Bore Design
- Corrosion Protection
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week in Houston, TX.
QualificationsWe do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; MSME preferred.
- Ten or moreyearsexperiencein the design of mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants (power, oil & gas, or chemical), with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements;
Experience must include the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and the preparation of performance sizing calculations and specifications.
- Three or moreyearsexperiencein leading an engineering design team through all phases ofa project design.
- Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
- Able to create design schematics, such as flow diagrams and P&IDs, using computer design software.
- Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
- PElicense orabilityto earn a PE license is required.
Valued but notrequiredskills and experience:
- Construction and start-up experiencea plus.
- Commissioning experiencea plus.
In this role, we expect…
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