Senior Engineer I, Mechanical, Projects

Phillips 66 • Houston, TX

2d • $140,400 - $171,600

About The Position

The Senior Engineer I, Mechanical, Projects serves as the owner’s engineer and mechanical project resource for fixed equipment and piping scope within Phillips 66’s Refining Business Unit Projects organization. The position provides technical support, helps maintain quality and completeness expectations, and reviews key mechanical deliverables developed by EPC contractors, vendors, fabricators, and third-party engineering firms.

This project-focused mechanical engineering role applies technical knowledge and practical industry experience to capital project development and execution. It verifies that mechanical designs, specifications, material selections, fabrication approaches, inspection plans, and execution strategies are technically sound, safe, reliable, constructible, economical, and aligned with Phillips 66 standards, business objectives, and Management of Change requirements.

The engineer needs working knowledge of fixed equipment and piping activities across front-end loading, detailed design, procurement, fabrication, construction, and closeout. The position works with project personnel, management teams, less experienced engineers, and engineering contractors to improve deliverable quality and consistency. The successful candidate is expected to work with growing independence, own assigned scopes, lead complex project tasks, and help guide junior engineers. Domestic travel to Phillips 66 plants may be up to 30% of the time, with potential international travel to fabricators or contractors.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 7 years of petrochemical, refining, or related industry experience.
• Possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Able to travel domestically up to 30% of the time to Phillips 66 plants, with potential international travel to fabricators or contractors.

Nice To Haves

• Broad experience and understanding of plant maintenance, operations, inspection, reliability, and project practices.
• Strong technical expertise in fixed equipment and piping engineering, fabrication, materials, and construction practices associated with refinery or petrochemical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to review and assess engineering work performed by others and provide practical technical direction.
• Strong understanding of front-end loading, detailed design, procurement, fabrication, construction, and Management of Change processes for capital projects.
• Ability to apply technical expertise to solve problems while achieving broad business objectives.
• Ability to influence project teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal discipline to balance short-term project needs with long-term safety, reliability, and business objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Experience in design, fabrication, repair, and construction of fixed equipment and piping in refining or petrochemical facilities.
• Experience reviewing work by EPC contractors, vendors, and third-party engineering firms.
• Experience working for an EPC contractor and/or an owner/operator in project execution roles.
• Experience with insulation, refractory, painting, and coatings.
• Experience with solids handling equipment such as conveyors, bucket elevators, and bridge cranes.
• Experience with welding and welding engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards for fixed equipment and piping.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate mechanical risk early in project development.
• Ability to develop and communicate clear technical expectations and lessons learned.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor less experienced engineers and improve deliverable quality and consistency.
• Ability to direct activities and priorities of others through influence.
• Accepts ownership, is accountable, and delivers on commitments.
• Drives company core values.
• Encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Willing and able to relocate to Houston, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical scope development and execution for capital projects, providing technical input, developing scope, and identifying risks early.
• Review mechanical project scope, design basis, process and design conditions, and execution strategies for alignment with project objectives, site requirements, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Review and provide technical guidance on pressure vessels, exchangers, tanks, piping systems, solids handling equipment, and related mechanical scope.
• Review mechanical deliverables from EPC contractors, vendors, fabricators, and third-party engineering firms for completeness, technical adequacy, constructability, and compliance with Phillips 66 requirements.
• Provide quality assurance for mechanical deliverables to confirm that fixed equipment and piping designs meet site expectations and project requirements.
• Review equipment layout, piping routing, access, maintainability, operability, and constructability.
• Help ensure designs incorporate appropriate design conditions, metallurgy selections, corrosion allowances, welding procedures, inspection requirements, and mechanical integrity considerations.
• Perform or review bolted joint assessments and flange management considerations for critical service applications.
• Review IFA and IFC mechanical design packages for technical quality, completeness, constructability, and alignment with project requirements and the approved design basis.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and issue-for-approval and issue-for-construction package reviews.
• Support mechanical engineering aspects of Management of Change and help ensure changes are technically justified, documented, and implemented.
• Provide technical input to contractor and vendor selection, fabrication strategy, inspection planning, and quality hold points for critical equipment.
• Help project teams identify mechanical risks, scope gaps, and early engineering needs during front-end loading.
• Coordinate with inspection, corrosion, reliability, process safety, operations, maintenance, procurement, construction, and project management stakeholders to integrate mechanical scope.
• Support field execution by resolving technical issues, reviewing proposed changes, and providing practical recommendations focused on safety, operability, reliability, cost, and schedule.
• Capture and communicate mechanical lessons learned from project execution to improve future project quality and predictability.
• Support development and improvement of mechanical engineering work processes, specifications, standards, and guidelines.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and EPC personnel on sound mechanical project execution.
• Promote safe work practices and practical, technically sound, and sustainable project solutions.
• Help manage project scope, cost, and change within assigned responsibilities.
• Establish priorities, deliverables, and deadlines aligned with project objectives and business needs.
• Manage competing priorities and multiple assignments while maintaining focus on business value and technical quality.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program bonus.
• 8% 401(k) company match.
• Cash Balance Account pension.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including an Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior