Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Description

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Acting as the Mechanical team lead by overseeing a team of junior and senior engineers and designers in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work 

• Working on 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 of Oil & 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 and timely design 

• 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 

• RICE Power Plants 

• Compressor Stations 

• Meter Stations 

• Pump Stations 

• Pipeline Installation 

• Natural Gas Processing Plants 

• Central Gathering Facilities  

• CO2 CaptureAPI Spacing Guidelines 

• P&ID Development 

• 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 more years experience in 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 more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a 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 lia