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Mechanical Engineering Manager

Brown & Root Industrial Services
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering
  • (12) years' minimum experience
  • P.E. License
  • Experience to include Team/Group/Department Leadership
  • Experience in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical business lines in EPC environment
  • Experience with formal pipe stress is required. Caesar II software is preferred
  • Ability to develop equipment data sheets, requisition packages, technical bid reviews
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers, and engineers
  • Adept at communicating with client management teams of all levels on a wide variety of engineering and plant related subjects
  • Ability to physically perform field trips to meet with clients and personnel
  • Ability to lift and carry up to (25) lbs.

BENEFITS

Brown and Root offer a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible work schedule(s). We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown and Root is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local Law.

POSITION DETAILS
  • Department Supervisory responsibilities include salary administration, recruiting, performance reviews, corrective action, coordination of training / development of team members, mentoring and other related activities
  • Responsible for overall performance and goals of the department; supervises and manages process and regulatory compliance engineers.
  • Maintains department and client communications to achieve assignment goals; monitors department quality control/assurance; reviews and maintains control of overall cost and schedule commitments.
  • The Department Manager provides technical guidance and oversight to mechanical engineering team members while completing client projects, process studies, and other deliverables.
  • The manager assists with Business Development activities including preparation of engineering services proposals.
  • Interfaces directly with clients to enhance progress and develop positive business relationships.
  • Prepares technical presentations and proposals for business development activities.
  • Preparation of detailed scopes of work, cost proposals and technical support.
  • Determines staffing and scheduling requirements, project budget and delivery schedules.
  • Helps to train and develop mechanical department team members.
  • Collaborate with procurement, construction, and external vendors
  • Review and seal piping design documents
  • Reviews and approves technical reports prior to issuance to clients.
  • Monitors work product quality to ensure adherence to established practices and client standards.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering
  • (12) years' minimum experience
  • P.E. License
  • Experience to include Team/Group/Department Leadership
  • Experience in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical business lines in EPC environment
  • Experience with formal pipe stress is required. Caesar II software is preferred
  • Ability to develop equipment data sheets, requisition packages, technical bid reviews
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers, and engineers
  • Adept at communicating with client management teams of all levels on a wide variety of engineering and plant related subjects
  • Ability to physically perform field trips to meet with clients and personnel
  • Ability to lift and carry up to (25) lbs.

BENEFITS

Brown and Root offer a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible work schedule(s). We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown and Root is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local Law.

POSITION DETAILS
  • Department Supervisory responsibilities include salary administration, recruiting, performance reviews, corrective action, coordination of training / development of team members, mentoring and other related activities
  • Responsible for overall performance and goals of the department; supervises and manages process and regulatory compliance engineers.
  • Maintains department and client communications to achieve assignment goals; monitors department quality control/assurance; reviews and maintains control of overall cost and schedule commitments.
  • The Department Manager provides technical guidance and oversight to mechanical engineering team members while completing client projects, process studies, and other deliverables.
  • The manager assists with Business Development activities including preparation of engineering services proposals.
  • Interfaces directly with clients to enhance progress and develop positive business relationships.
  • Prepares technical presentations and proposals for business development activities.
  • Preparation of detailed scopes of work, cost proposals and technical support.
  • Determines staffing and scheduling requirements, project budget and delivery schedules.
  • Helps to train and develop mechanical department team members.
  • Collaborate with procurement, construction, and external vendors
  • Review and seal piping design documents
  • Reviews and approves technical reports prior to issuance to clients.
  • Monitors work product quality to ensure adherence to established practices and client standards.

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