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Junior Mechanical Engineer

Waldemar S. Nelson
Houston, TX Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026

NELSON is currently looking for Mechanical Engineer with  zero to five  years of experience. The position will develop experience in the following areas:

·         Power generation, oil and gas facilities, gas compression, pipelines, and more

·         ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8

·         Creation of P&IDs

·         HAZOPs or PHAs

·         Material selection

·         Sizing and specifying mechanical equipment

·         Working with lead engineer

·         Calculation checking and other design tasks

·         Conducting facility process surveys, determine bottlenecks, make recommendations

·         Remedy the bottlenecks

·         Performing basic checks like found in API RP 14C and 14E

·         Creating construction scopes of work

·         Working with piping designers to develop drawing deliverables

·         Develop bills of materials

·         Working with and coordinating other disciplines to support the project

·         Creating and maintaining project status reports

·         Maintaining budgets and schedules

·         Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering - required

·         Registered Professional Engineer or EIT preferred. Eventual PE licensing is expected

·         Field or shop experience is an advantage

·         Knowledge of appropriate software

·         Ability to communicate effectively to a diversely educated audience

·         Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·         Professional and detail oriented

·         Ability to self-direct and finish work

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home

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