Lead Mechanical Specialist - Houston, TX (West)

S&B Houston•Memorial Office (West), TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

S&B is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Specialist responsible for independently performing Mechanical Design activities for all phases of general equipment designs for projects of moderate size and complexity. This role requires full competence in Mechanical Design and independent judgment for evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard design methods. Responsibilities include generating scope estimate packages, priced equipment lists, work-hour estimates/staffing plans, project schedule details for mechanical engineering scope deliverables, and tracking progress against project schedules and budgets. Assignments have clear objectives and may involve investigating a limited number of variables. The position may involve periodic evaluation by a hub department manager or director of mechanical engineering and participation in performance reviews of engineering staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree) from an ABET accredited program
Five to seven (5 – 7) years’ experience in mechanical design or related functional area (of equivalent working knowledge/experience).
Considerable experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.
Proficient in engineering and design tools, including common computer aided drafting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency in interpreting engineering Codes and standards (i.e. ASME BPVC and various API recommended practices for fixed / rotating equipment).
Experienced with equipment engineering activities for either fixed or rotating equipment.
Understanding how engineering deliverables fit into a project schedule and impacts to preceding and following activities in the schedule.
Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal or written formats) with the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.
Comfortable at providing direct tasking to other technical staff regarding technical and schedule topics and interface with other discipline leads, project managers and clients on a daily / weekly basis.
Capable of presenting technical and non-technical data to peers, stakeholders, clients and design review teams in both verbal and written formats.
Skilled at interpreting and applying technical and non-technical data, including charts, graphs, design codes and engineering theories.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Lifting to 25 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of NCEES FE Examination
Actively working toward obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) License

Responsibilities

Independently perform Mechanical Design activities for all phases of general equipment designs for a project of moderate size and complexity.
Generate scope estimate packages, priced equipment lists, work-hour estimates/staffing plans, and project schedule details for mechanical engineering scope deliverables.
Track periodic completion progress against a project schedule and budget.
Provide technical/schedule guidance for engineering design personnel for certain project scopes.
Provide performance feedback on engineering design personnel assigned to their projects.
Prepare basic design sketches and perform calculations in support of broader design activities involving the design of equipment, components, structures, or systems.
Conduct field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
Gather data to help prepare equipment specifications, inquiry and purchase requisitions for approval.
Evaluate vendors' bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications for simple equipment and specialty items.
Participate in the preparation of equipment lists, and specialty item lists, including providing specific details for simple fixed and rotating equipment.
Participate in the review of design guides and specifications.
Prepare equipment data sheets.
Develop priced equipment lists for estimates.
Prepare work-hour estimates for project scopes and engineering deliverables/activities.
Participate in preparation of project schedules for mechanical engineering tasks/deliverables including upstream/downstream ties to other engineering disciplines’ activities.
Progress completion of mechanical engineering tasking against the project schedule.
Develop staffing plans for managing the project scope.
Direct engineering staff to complete activities and monitor progress.
Interpret engineering Codes or standards (i.e. ASME BPVC, API for simple rotating equipment).
Apply working knowledge of welding procedures, basic understanding of materials selection and nondestructive examination.