Mechanical Engineer IV
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 1 Year Contract
Start Date: June 2026
Work Model: Hybrid – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday onsite / Wednesday, Friday remote
Job Descriptio
nWe are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer IV to support the development and execution of large-scale facility and compressor station projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the design and engineering of large horsepower turbine and electrically driven centrifugal compressor stations along with industrial facility systems
.This role will be responsible for overseeing project scope development, engineering design coordination, technical evaluations, project execution support, and construction/commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate specifications
.
Key Responsibiliti
- esLead and support the design and engineering of large horsepower (10,000 to 30,000 HP) turbine and electric motor driven centrifugal compressor stations and related industrial system
- s.Oversee development of project scope, schedules, capital cost estimates, execution plans, risk assessments, and supporting engineering documentatio
- n.Ensure all facilities are designed in compliance with regulatory requirements, environmental standards, industry codes, and corporate engineering standard
- s.Manage third-party engineering firms and monitor execution of engineering deliverables against project budgets and schedule
- s.Review and approve engineering design deliverables including drawings, technical reports, calculations, and material listing sheet
- s.Review vendor quotations, prepare technical bid evaluations, and recommend equipment selections based on technical merit, cost, and delivery schedule
- s.Support procurement activities related to turbine/compressor packages, vessels, buildings, piping systems, valves, fittings, and associated mechanical equipmen
- t.Provide technical support during construction, field execution, commissioning, and startup activitie
- s.Incorporate lessons learned from previous projects into future facility designs and engineering practice
- s.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and project team member
- s.Support departmental initiatives, process improvements, and engineering best practice
- s.Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, project teams, contractors, vendors, and external agencies to ensure successful project executio
n.
Required Qualificati
- onsBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSM
- E).Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible engineering and project management experien
- ce.Strong experience with centrifugal compressor station design and industrial facility syste
- ms.Experience managing engineering deliverables, project execution activities, and third-party engineering consultan
- ts.Strong understanding of applicable industry codes, engineering standards, and safety regulatio
- ns.Excellent communication and coordination skills with both technical and non-technical tea
- ms.Ability to independently manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlin
- es.Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making capabiliti
es.
Preferred Qualificat
- ionsProfessional Engineer (PE) designation prefer
- red.Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and manage organizational or technical change initiati
- ves.Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and startup activities in industrial or energy facility environme
nts.
Working Condi
- tionsApproximately 80% office-based work supporting multiple project t
- eams.Approximately 20% field work supporting project scoping, construction, and commissioning activi
- ties.Position may involve high-visibility, deadline-driven projects with concurrent priori
- ties.Occasional overnight travel to field locations may be requ
- ired.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required during field assignm
ents.