Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

About the role

Act as the Mechanical team lead by overseeing a team of junior engineers and designers in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work. Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues. Develop integrated systems designs for the planned work, including:

• Design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems, including primary steam/water cycle systems and secondary balance of plant systems
• Design, modification, and analysis of Oil & Gas mechanical systems/facilities, including compressor stations, meter stations, pump stations, pipelines, gas processing plants, wellhead systems, central gathering facilities, and CO2/CCUS facilities

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review calculations to support equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and selection
• Prepare and review technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment
• Prepare and review material lists, equipment lists, line lists
• Review piping drawings (Isometrics, composites, plans, sections, and elevations)
• Prepare and review engineering studies and technical reports
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers
• Develop career via peer-learning through knowledge sharing with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less-experienced engineers
• Communicate and interact with client staff
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination, field verification of designs, or supporting facility commissioning
• Provide input/oversight of company standards

Desirable Engineering Experience

• P&ID Development
• Piping Design Review
• Process/Hydraulic Calculations
• Engineering Evaluations
• Corrosion Protection
• PHA participation
• Constructability Reviews
• Engineering liaison to support construction of new generation power facilities
• Gas Processing / Gas Plant design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission–approved program is required
• PE License preferred
• Five or more years of experience in the design of mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants (power plant essential; oil & gas or chemical valued), with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements; experience must include the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and the preparation of supporting calculations and specifications
• Ability to take a lead role in the completion of preliminary engineering studies that evaluate multiple solutions to address a given client’s problem or need
• Sound technical judgement, technical writing skills, and experience with preparing high-level bills of materials and needed equipment lists for estimating
• Experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of capital projects or small to medium plant services projects
• Customer service oriented with passion for high customer satisfaction and achieving project execution excellence
• Knowledge of industry-related Codes and Standards

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience

• MSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission–approved program
• AI & Automation: willingness and ability to lead others in using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs; overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs; additional learning such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

$84,762 – $129,498

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work 3 days per week in Midland, TX; potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination, field verification of designs, or supporting facility commissioning.