JOB DESCRIPTION
Position
Mechanical Engineer – Fixed
Purpose of the position
Mechanical engineer responsible for design, specification, and vendor management of fixed equipment. Texas PE registration preferred; experience with cryogenic equipment and pressure-retaining vessels mandatory. Target experience: 10+ years, candidates with experience in previous LNG and or Power projects are encouraged.
Department
Engineering
Report to
Engineering Manager/ Mechanical Lead
REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ mechanical design experience in LNG , cryogenic or Power projects within an EPC environment.

Specific Certifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.

Specific Experience

• 10 years of mechanical design experience in LNG or cryogenic projects within an EPC environment.

Specific Skills

• Proficient with pressure vessel design tools and FEA fundamentals; knowledge of piping flexibility and support interactions.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, and relevant international codes and standards.
• Strong vendor management and fabrication knowledge; practical construction familiarity.
• Clear communication and cross-discipline coordination skills.
• Experience with specialized heat exchangers used in LNG plants.
• Knowledge of fabrication shop practices, welding procedures, and non-destructive examination.
• Previous experience with U.S. Gulf Coast fabrication and construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Key responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and specify fixed equipment: pressure vessels, columns, , vaporizers, and supports.
• Prepare and review mechanical datasheets, vessel calculations, nozzle and nozzle load checks, and fabrication details.
• Execute pressure and mechanical design per ASME Section VIII, API standards, and LNG-specific codes.
• Interface with vendors: issue RFQs, evaluate proposals, review vendor drawings, ensure quality control of deliverables, and manage vendor queries.
• Support piping and structural teams for equipment layout, loadings, and installation requirements.
• Participate in site reviews, pre-fabrication inspections, and commissioning support.
• Provide technical input to HAZOPs, SIL reviews, and risk assessments.
• Mentor early career mechanical engineers.

Mechanical Engineer – Job Description, TRH