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Furnace Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-07-15
Listing for:
Technip Energies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
The Principal Engineer – Furnaces is responsible for providing mechanical engineering expertise and technical leadership for Technip Energies’ proprietary olefins pyrolysis furnace projects. The role supports domestic and international projects throughout Process Design Package (PDP), Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and detailed engineering phases.
The position works closely with project teams, vendors, clients, and multidiscipline engineering organizations to develop furnace engineering deliverables, support procurement activities, review vendor documentation, and resolve technical issues throughout project execution.
In addition, the Principal Engineer – Furnaces serves as a technical authority for furnace mechanical engineering activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, code requirements, company procedures, and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities- Lead mechanical engineering activities associated with proprietary olefins pyrolysis furnace projects
- Lead furnace mechanical discipline efforts during PDP, FEED, and detailed engineering phases
- Prepare material requisitions for furnace equipment and components
- Develop mechanical datasheets, specifications, scope of supply documentation, and bills of material
- Review and evaluate vendor drawings and technical documentation
- Perform technical reviews and engineering assessments related to furnace equipment and systems
- Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations and vendor engagements
- Provide engineering support by responding to technical questions and requests
- Support field activities and provide technical assistance to resolve project-related issues
- Support project execution for both domestic and international furnace projects
- Lead the furnace mechanical discipline team on assigned projects
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering personnel
- Coordinate furnace engineering activities with project teams and other engineering disciplines
- Support project decision-making through technical recommendations and engineering expertise
- Facilitate communication between engineering, procurement, vendors, and project stakeholders
- Promote engineering best practices and technical consistency across furnace projects
- Act as a subject matter expert for furnace mechanical engineering systems and equipment
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, engineering codes, and industry standards
- Ensure adherence to company quality assurance requirements, policies, and procedures
- Monitor engineering deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance
- Identify project scope changes, deviations, and technical risks and communicate findings to project teams
- Maintain engineering documentation and records in accordance with project requirements
- Support technical reviews and quality control processes throughout project execution
- Ensure furnace designs comply with applicable ASME and API requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited university
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience reviewing engineering specifications
- Experience preparing material requisitions
- Experience performing technical bid evaluations
- Experience reviewing vendor drawings and technical documentation
- Knowledge of ASME Codes and applicable API standards, including:
- ASME B31.3
- ASME B31.1
- ASME Section I
- ASME Section VIII
- API 530
- API 560
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with olefins pyrolysis furnace engineering
- Experience supporting international EPC projects
- Professional licensure within the United States
- Furnace mechanical engineering
- Olefins pyrolysis furnace technology
- Mechanical equipment design
- Engineering specifications and datasheets
- Technical bid evaluations
- Material requisitions
- Vendor document review
- ASME Codes
- API Standards
- Field engineering support
- Multidiscipline project coordination
- Technical leadership and mentoring
- Office-based engineering role
- Support of domestic and international project execution activities
- Frequent interaction with project teams, vendors, procurement personnel, and engineering stakeholders
- Participation in technical reviews, project meetings, and engineering evaluations
- Occasional field support activities may be required
- No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
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