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Mechanical Engineer

AITKEN
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

As the Mechanical Engineer at Aitken, you will be responsible for providing support to and management over, engineering operations including design implementation, design calculations, production drawings, estimate specific opportunities, and corresponding procedure documentation for internal & external clients.

Job Overview:

  • Provide technical support for sales team, customers and production team as well as interpretation of our ASME Codes and standards.
  • Conduct bore/flow calculations for all our flow measurement equipment including Venturi Tubes, Flow Nozzles, and Orifice Plates using FE - Sizer flow measuring software, or like.
  • Complete RFQ breakdown and proposal submission of complex product line (i.e. ASME Code Pressure Vessels, Pig Launchers, Venturi Tubes, etc.).
  • Ensure conformance to all policies and procedures in accordance with required codes and customer specifications. 
  • Conduct Lunch and Learn, PowerPoint presentations at various customer client locations. 
  • Conduct code calculations for all our ASME pressure vessels using COMPRESS CODEWARE vessel software, or like.
  • Provide detailed fabrication drawings for our standard product which include pipeline strainers, plate products, flow measurement equipment, fabricated piping equipment, ASME Code pressure vessels and other fabricated piping products using AutoCAD software.
  • Prepare and submit all Vendor Data Documentation such as fabrication drawings, weld procedures, weld maps, inspection test plans, NDE procedures and other procedures accordingly. 
  • Breakdown of bid packages to include preliminary design, raw material and labor costs. 
  • Interact with shop personnel daily and assist with fabrication obstacles and field installation problems and services.

           Education/Training:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. PE license preferred.

Work Experience:

  • At least five (5) years of related experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
  • Knowledge of ASME piping code standards.

Software & Technology:

  • Position will require the frequent use and knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCad, Codeware Compress, and MS Office Suite.
  • Intermediate level of knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint are required for this positon. 

Work Environment:

Position may require extended hours in order to fulfill the obligations of the accounting department.  Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this role.   This position is indoors in a climate controlled office.   Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act. 

Aitken Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with and Affirmative Action Plan. Apply Directly, No Agencies. #LI-KF1

 

 

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