| Location | Houston, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $110,000–$130,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1956 |
| Website | https://nescoresource.com/ |
Nesco Resource is partnering with an established engineering company in Houston's Energy Corridor to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in mechanical equipment design and engineering within the chemical, petrochemical, or industrial processing industries.
The ideal candidate will have experience with static and rotating equipment, equipment specifications, vendor evaluations, and engineering deliverables for large industrial projects.
This position focuses on mechanical equipment engineering, not piping design, plant layout, or HVAC.
Develop mechanical equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and technical requisition packages.
Support the design, selection, and procurement of static and rotating equipment, including pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, and packaged equipment.
Prepare and review technical bid evaluations, vendor proposals, and equipment documentation.
Review vendor drawings and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
Coordinate with process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and other engineering disciplines.
Provide technical support throughout engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and equipment troubleshooting.
Ensure equipment designs meet applicable ASME, API, ANSI, ISO, and other industry standards.
Support domestic and international project activities as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required. Engineering Technology degrees will not be considered.
Minimum of 4 years of mechanical equipment engineering experience in chemical, petrochemical, power, or heavy industrial processing facilities.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license strongly preferred.
EIT certification or ability to obtain required; candidates must have passed or be willing to take the FE exam.
Experience with static and rotating equipment, including pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, and packaged systems.
Strong experience preparing equipment datasheets, specifications, technical bid evaluations, and purchase requisitions.
Familiarity with ASME, API, and other applicable mechanical equipment codes and standards.
Previous EPC or engineering consulting experience preferred.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and equipment vendors.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%, as needed.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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