Mechanical Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing both general and specialized engineering services to support EnSiteUSA Project Management in the planning, analysis, estimating and design of primarily natural gas and liquids pipelines; compressor stations; measurement; regulation; and related facilities.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Planning of feasibility studies; FEED development; modeling; conceptual design; permitting; comprehensive understanding of process piping system design; project scope development; capital cost estimating and project scheduling.
• Design of gas transmission, gathering and distribution piping and facilities; gas storage; liquids pipelines; compressor stations; emergency shutdown; pipeline interconnects; block valve settings; pipeline pigging; odorization systems; dehydration; measurement and regulator stations; instrumentation and controls; interpretation and application of regulatory codes and standards; materials and equipment requisitioning; technical specifications and engineering standards.
• Work with multiple disciplines (civil, structural, I&E, etc..) and provide direction to drafting to develop PFD’s, P&ID’s, site plans, and piping drawings in order to create a construction set of drawings
• Have a working knowledge of compressor station, M&R, and facility design in accordance with PHMSA DOT Part 192.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Application of fluid and dynamics, thermodynamics, compression cycle and hydraulic machine principles to design and selection of compressors, flow and pressure control equipment, pumps, pressure vessels, atmospheric tanks, coalescing filtration and adsorption equipment including integration of engineered packages into complete process plants.
• Performs a wide variety of complex engineering assignments in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of construction bid documents, and project management.
• Interfaces with clients to identify and meet their expectations.
• May perform other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to listen to the voice of the client and translate into engineering design that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.

• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills, including attention to detail.
• Proven ability to organize, schedule, and complete work on-time and with high quality.
• Knowledge of DOT, FERC, OSHA, and EPA codes and standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to build and sustain positive working relationships across geographical boundaries.
• Strong work ethic.

• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Knowledge and experience using engineering design software such as HYSYS, GasCalc, Pipeline Toolbox, Caepipe, Caesar II, or similar is a plus.
  

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS  

• E.I.T or P.E. Designation preferred.
• Experience Guidelines (minimum is Grade 1 for this position):
  • Grade 1: 0-3 years
• Pay range will depend upon relevant experience and education.

 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Bachelor of Science Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Natural Gas Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. If object is over 30 lbs. you are required to have written permission from your supervisor prior to lifting or moving the object.
• Frequent use of auditory, verbal and visual capabilities in order to adequately communicate (policies, procedures and objectives) via phone, computer and in person.
• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time to carry out computing functions.
• Frequent concentration for extended periods of time, paying attention to detail to analyze information.

• Frequent use of hands to operate the computer or office equipment.
• Occasional squatting, stair climbing or crawling to be able to install computer hardware.

*This position is on-site and located in Houston, Texas. No relocation available at this time. 

Please note, we are not accepting inquiries or candidates from third party staffing agencies at this time. 

EnSiteUSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.