Principal Mechanical Engineer

McDermott•Houston, TX

13d

About The Position

The Principal Mechanical Engineer is responsible for specifying, selecting, analyzing, and providing technical oversight for rotating and packaged equipment. The role supports project engineering through Pre-FEED and FEED studies, technical bid reviews, equipment vendor coordination, and resolution of technical comments and issues. It also identifies risks at critical equipment interfaces and develops or implements mitigation plans. The position may develop into an Overall Mechanical Lead role on projects.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or an ABET-approved curriculum.
At least 15 years of experience with rotating equipment and packaged equipment, including detailed knowledge of equipment codes and standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with FEED and EPC project phases.
Lead-position experience on large projects, managing a team of at least five Mechanical Engineers.

Nice To Haves

PE license.
Customer-focused, dedicated to meeting internal and external customers’ expectations and requirements.
Ability to relate well to people at all levels, build appropriate rapport, and listen well.
Self-starter and results-driven, with the ability to anticipate, initiate, and implement solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Engineer rotating equipment and packaged equipment.
Carry out project-specific tasks and responsibilities as required.
Conduct activities safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures, protecting personnel, assets, and the environment.
Participate in Pre-FEED and FEED studies according to project requirements.
Provide technical clarifications on comments from other departments, clients, classification societies, and others throughout project engineering.
Coordinate technical bid reviews of equipment with the engineering disciplines involved.
Liaise with equipment vendors to resolve pending technical issues during project execution and ensure packages meet engineering expectations, in coordination with the client.
Identify risks associated with critical equipment interfaces and develop and implement mitigation plans.
Provide day-to-day support to internal clients.
Potentially serve as Overall Mechanical Lead for projects.