Engineer, Mechanical and Pressure Vessel​/Heat Exchanger

Department: Engineering |
Reports to: Engineering Team Lead |
Status: Full-time, Exempt

Logan Industries is hiring engineers to join our Engineering team in Hempstead, Texas. We have openings on two tracks:

• Mechanical Engineer: hoists and winches, HPUs, reelers and other machinery for oil and gas
• Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger (PVHEX) Engineer: design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers for manufacture

On either track you will work under general direction to develop solutions that support Logan’s manufacturing operations, taking projects from concept through the shop floor to customer delivery. We want self‑motivated people who work well on a team or independently, communicate clearly, and can manage several projects  will work under a licensed P.E. if you are not licensed yourself.

• Develop high-quality, cost-effective, creative designs and drawings for complex new products, projects and systems
• Perform static and dynamic calculations, including component, material and weld selection and sizing
• Produce math packages for third‑party review and customer deliverables
• Support commercialization of client projects through value engineering and efficient design
• Source materials and components that meet requirements
• Write test procedures and operation and maintenance manuals
• Troubleshoot production issues and work with the shop to optimize designs
• Collaborate with engineers and designers in other disciplines, project managers and colleagues outside Engineering
• Senior‑level engineers also lead and mentor junior engineers

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency reading and creating mechanical drawings
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively in English
• Legal authorization to work in the USA

• 2+ years of experience designing mechanical systems, at least 1 in the oil and gas industry (mid‑level)
• Working knowledge of DNV, ABS and API design requirements, and the ability to learn others (ASTM, ISO, ASME, etc.)
• Experience specifying, analyzing, designing, and troubleshooting hoists/winches, HPUs, reelers and other machinery
• Ability to select and source gearboxes, bearings, couplings, chain, sprockets, gears, seals, cylinders, sheaves, rope and rigging
• Software:
  AutoCAD/Draft Sight and Solid Works;
  Excel, MathCAD and ANSYS;
  Solid Works PDM Vault and Epicor ERP (or similar)
• 2+ years of experience engineering pressure vessels and heat exchangers
• Expert knowledge of ASME, TEMA and API 660
• Expert use of Compress or PV Elite (or equivalent) and HTRI software
• 3D modeling experience, preferably Solid Works
• Ability to specify, analyze, design, engineer and troubleshoot pressure vessels and heat exchangers for manufacture
• Design knowledge of seismically loaded pressure vessels and heat exchangers
• Familiarity with special alloys (stainless steel, titanium, duplex, nickel alloys) and the supply chain for exotic materials
• Familiarity with fabrication processes such as welding, machining and inspection, and comfort supporting the shop floor on welding questions
• FEA, thermal, fatigue and Creep fatigue analysis knowledge is a plus

Preferred engineer should be well verse in both tracks or you will be cross‑trained to be proficient in both tracks

• Annual base salary
• Company performance bonus
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave

Join a team where engineering plays a critical role in delivering real results for customers. We value integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement — and we're committed to giving our engineers the guidance and growth opportunities they need to succeed.