Senior Mechanical Engineer – PE Licence

February 8, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE)

Industrial & Energy Projects

About the Role

A privately held engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) to support industrial and energy sector projects across the U.S. Gulf Coast. This role is well suited for an engineer who values technical ownership, independent decision-making, and meaningful project impact in a lean, engineering-driven environment.

The position includes responsibility as Mechanical Engineer of Record for assigned scopes, with a strong emphasis on rotating equipment and U.S. code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as Mechanical Engineer of Record (PE) for assigned project scopes

  • Perform and review mechanical engineering deliverables, including:

    • Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, drivers, auxiliaries)

    • Piping systems, equipment layouts, and mechanical calculations

    • Pressure vessels, tanks, and static equipment

  • Review, approve, and PE-stamp drawings, calculations, and specifications

  • Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. codes, standards, and regulations

  • Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and process engineering disciplines

  • Interface with clients, vendors, inspectors, and authorities having jurisdiction

  • Provide technical oversight of international engineering deliverables to ensure U.S. compliance

  • Support field engineering, troubleshooting, and execution-phase technical decisions

Required Qualifications

  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas and/or Louisiana

  • 5-15 years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial or energy facilities

  • Strong background in rotating equipment engineering

  • EPC or EPCm project experience

  • Working knowledge of:

    • ASME B31.1, B31.3

    • ASME Section VIII

    • API 610, API 650, API 620

  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment

  • Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with clients

Preferred Experience

  • Oversight of pump and compressor packages

  • Coordination with international engineering teams

  • Construction and commissioning support

  • Participation in mechanical system optimization or R&D initiatives

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

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