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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Energy & Industrial

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Sargent Lundy
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 118023 - 180313 USD Yearly USD 118023.00 180313.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

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.

Qualifications

We 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.
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