What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Project Engineer position at Orbital Engineering?
Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Orbital is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to assist with single and multi-discipline projects in our Houston office. The position requires experience in heavy industrial engineering projects—preferably in the Oil & Gas and Chemicals sectors. The position requires the engineer to perform in various roles related to project development, detailed engineering design, project execution and technical support. This is a hybrid position, but candidates must be local to the Greater Houston, Texas area.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Project scope development working directly with engineering and client operations
- Establishing project design basis through interpretation of relevant industry codes & standards including ASME, API, NFPA, etc.
- Preparing project schedules from project inception through construction, commissioning, and start-up
- Performing engineering studies, calculations and hydraulic analysis, design specifications, scope of work documents, project cost estimates and providing installation support services
- Developing request for quotation bid packages for equipment supply and installation
- Reviewing vendor and contractor submitted bids and preparing technical bid tabulations with recommendations
- Organizing bid walkdown and kickoff meetings with contractors onsite
- Reviewing vendor calculations, drawings, and reports as required by the project scope
- Managing progress of projects relative to established plans, schedules, and budgets
- Completing all tasks in accordance with client design and project execution procedures and guidelines.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Five years of experience in heavy industrial environments and marketplaces
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical
- Thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including general MS Office products including Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and design & business enterprise software
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions
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