Mechanical Project Engineer - Oil & Gas - Pipelines and Facilities

Atwell•Houston, TX

2d•$100,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Atwell is hiring a mid-level Mechanical Project Engineer (PE) to support oil & natural gas, CO₂, hydrogen, and RNG pipeline and facility projects. This role focuses on mechanical design and project execution for large pipeline systems and facilities (meter stations, compressor stations, terminals, valve sites, pigging facilities). You’ll work from concept through construction/commissioning, coordinating across disciplines to deliver safe, compliant, and constructible solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain promptly per state requirements).
Strong experience with piping design, facility mechanical systems, and field execution support.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office; exposure to 3D tools (Plant 3D, CADWorx, AVEVA, or similar) is a plus.
Consulting/EPC experience and comfort working to owner/operator standards.
Experience supporting projects in operating facilities

Responsibilities

Lead and support project teams on assigned tasks; provide technical guidance and implement client-requested design changes.
Interface with clients, EPCs, vendors, and regulators; communicate scope, progress, risks, and design decisions.
Coordinate with civil/structural/electrical/instrumentation/process teams to ensure integrated, constructible designs.
Mentor junior engineers/designers; contribute to mechanical best practices, standards, and QA/QC.
Travel to offices, vendor facilities, and jobsites as needed.
Serve as the mechanical engineering lead or key contributor for pipeline and facility projects, including: Meter & regulator (M&R) stations, valve sites, pig launcher/receiver sites Compressor stations and station tie-ins Terminals, pump stations, and related facility upgrades/expansions
Develop and own mechanical deliverables such as: Mechanical basis-of-design, design criteria, and equipment/system selections P&IDs, PFDs, line lists, and mechanical specifications (in coordination with process) Equipment data sheets and procurement packages (valves, meters, regulators, filters/separators, pumps, compressors packages interface, pigging components, heaters, coolers, heat exchangers) Piping isometrics, piping plans, tie-in packages, and installation details
Perform/oversee engineering calculations and technical evaluations, including: Pressure design and code compliance Relief device sizing / overpressure protection support and coordination Hydraulic/line sizing coordination, equipment sizing support, and operating case reviews
Support facility layout and integration: 3D model/design review participation as applicable; resolve clashes and support constructability
Coordinate with structural/civil for foundation loads, pipe rack interfaces, and equipment anchorage

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals up to $5,000
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services