Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Kiewit Corporation • Houston, TX

149d

About The Position

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit's module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence. This position focuses on the design and specification of pressure vessels, storage tanks, packaged equipment systems, and other fixed equipment in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• 15+ years of experience in leading design of rotating equipment, compressors, auxiliary systems, etc. to the LNG, midstream, refining, and/or petrochemical industries.
• Self directs work with limited supervision.
• Provides guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.
• Leads small team to complete task/design on project.
• Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations.
• Strong understanding of underlying engineering principles of best practices instead of rote memorization.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead & performs complex calculations and applies standards correctly without supervision.
• Takes lead when works with peers.
• Reviews the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
• Possesses critical analytical skills and is adept at utilizing good decision-making tools; high level of data analysis skills.
• Regularly performs reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
• Leads mid to large-size project or proposals.
• Develops and leads others in ways of improving the design and lowering cost.
• Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.
• Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
• Applies techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results.
• Utilizes industry and company standards to design and engineer effectively.
• Serves as resource to less experienced engineers.
• Reviews application of standards for correct interpretations.
• Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.
• Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during mid to large-sized projects.
• Produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Recognizes the importance of customer needs.
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
• Leads quality checks of the design and engineering of a mid to major-sized project to ensure accuracy.
• Establishes credibility in terms of technical competency and team leading ability.
• Prioritizes time to meet team commitments and individual work requirements.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree