Mechanical Engineer 1 (TX)

ZAP Engineering•Houston, TX

5d•$78,000 - $93,600•Onsite

About The Position

A Little About Us: ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Houston, Texas office, we execute projects across North America, spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of extensive facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work. About your role: This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that include performing design and sizing of equipment, producing datasheets and specifications, hydraulic calculations and analyses, 3D modeling support, construction drawing reviews, and any other mechanical components utilized in heavy industrial/manufacturing or oil & gas facilities or required by our clients.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineer 1 Entry level, no previous experience needed.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
All essential duties listed above.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving skills to be able to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively.
Self-direction and responsibility for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
Leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects.
Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.
Must have a valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineering Produces equipment datasheets and specifications.
Develops and reviews pipe specifications while ensuring correct pump/hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations.
Creates pipes, valves, and fittings Bills of Material (BOMs).
Performs equipment, pipe, and technical valve evaluations on contractor bid packages.
Coordinate with other discipline engineers and designers.
Construction Documents Produces line and equipment lists.
Performs 3D modeling support & isometric reviews.
Reviews construction drawings and documents.
Construction Support Performs site walk-downs, including as-builts to support construction efforts.
Works with contractors to answer RFIs, produce project cost and bid packages, and mechanical scope of work documents.
Stress Analysis Develops models in CAESAR II to perform stress analysis.
Develops stress analysis reports.
Assist with other duties as assigned.