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Rotating Equipment Packaging Engineer
Location: Houston, TX (or project-based travel)
Company: F&C Engineers
Industry: Energy Infrastructure / Oil & Gas / Power Generation
Position OverviewF&C Engineers is seeking a Rotating Equipment Packaging Engineer to lead the design, integration, and delivery of packaged rotating equipment systems. This role focuses on compressors, pumps, turbines, and generator sets, with an emphasis on modularized and field-deployable solutions for oil & gas and power generation applications.
You will be responsible for taking projects from concept through detailed design, fabrication, and commissioning—ensuring performance, reliability, and constructability.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and layout of packaged rotating equipment systems, including:
- Gas compressors (reciprocating and centrifugal)
- Pumps (API and specialty)
- Combustion turbines and generator sets
- Develop GA drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models for skid-mounted and modular packages
- Define and specify auxiliary systems, including:
- Lube oil systems
- Fuel gas systems
- Cooling systems (air/oil/water)
- Filtration and separation systems
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure full system integration
- Interface with OEMs and vendors (e.g., turbine, compressor, and package suppliers)
- Support equipment selection, sizing, and performance evaluation
- Oversee fabrication, shop inspections, and FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests)
- Provide field support during installation, commissioning, and startup
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (API, ASME, ANSI, etc.)
- Optimize designs for modularity, transportability, and rapid deployment
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
- 5 years of experience in rotating equipment or package engineering
- Strong understanding of:
- Compressors, pumps, and turbines
- Skid/package design and integration
- Piping and mechanical systems
- Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
- Familiarity with API standards (API 610, 617, 618, 614, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment