Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Solar Turbines•Houston, TX

3d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

This position is intended as an experienced Mechanical Engineering position with a minimum of 10 years industry experience. Primary role is to fulfill the mechanical engineering needs for Oil & Gas compression plant engineering in the support of sales and execution for Solar Turbines products. Provides design/analytical mechanical engineering for projects and proposals to ensure that design and equipment meets customer specifications and industry codes and standards. Will handle drawing specifications, creation and modification, Piping & Instrument Diagram (P&ID) creation and review and equipment specification (vessels, shell & tube, fin fan coolers, valves, piping, electric heaters, filter/coalescers, etc). Will provide mentorship to junior engineers. Travels to fabrication sites, installation sites, and customer facilities as needed to support project requirements. Position requires flexibility with personal schedule to meet deadlines and support occasional business travel.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years industry experience.
Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Applicant’s background should include familiarity with API, ASME, ANSI, and other codes and standards as applied to mechanical balance of plant equipment.
Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally.
Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, in the English language.
Sense of urgency and good organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus
Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas is a plus.
Prefer he/she has a current US passport.
Experience in pipe stress analysis is a plus.
Experience in using HYSYS is a plus
6-Sigma background is a plus.
Experience with working with a fabrication yard or facility is a plus.
Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment (turbines, compressors, generators, etc.) is a plus
Ability to read/write in technical Spanish is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

Work entails active contributions to the development of project drawings such as PFDs, P&IDs, General Layouts, Piping Plans & Elevations, and Piping Isometrics
Active participation in the preparation and monitoring of project schedule for equipment purchase and engineering deliverables on the project.
Designs and specifies mechanical equipment and systems as required, typically including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, electric circulation heaters, pumps, compression systems, restriction orifices, manual valves, mechanical in-line devices, spring cans, and spring hangers.
Creates and issues requisitions for quotation and purchase of all mechanical equipment on a project
Participates in project design reviews and HAZOP reviews
Interfaces with suppliers during the definition of equipment scope and throughout project execution
Assists in design of system operating logic
Provides field support during fabrication, commissioning, and start-up of designed systems
Recommends design changes affecting areas of direct responsibility
Prepares proposal manhours and cost estimates and keep track of the manhours and equipment cost during the project execution.