Senior Staff General Mechanical Engineer 5 - Houston, TX

About the company

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With extensive experience across industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper, S&B delivers safe, timely, and cost-effective solutions while adhering to the highest industry standards. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, offering competitive compensation, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program.

About the role

Independently performs Mechanical Design activities for all phases of general mechanical equipment design for a small project or selected segments of a larger project. Must be fully competent in performing all conventional aspects of Mechanical Design and applying independent judgement for the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation of standard design methods and procedures. Assignments have clear and specific objectives and may require the investigation of several variables. Periodic evaluation of work done by less experienced engineers/specialists is required.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance for lower-level design personnel.
• Coordinates and reviews progress of group activities.
• Assists in the performance evaluation of staff and review of candidates for hiring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree) from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in mechanical design or related function area (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License required; successful completion of the NCEES Professional Engineer (PE) Examination preferred.
• Ability to obtain reciprocal Professional Licensing in additional states preferred.
• Detailed experience with engineering and design tools, including common computer-aided drafting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with reading and interpreting engineering Codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares basic design sketches and performs calculations in support of broader design activities involving equipment, components, structures, or systems.
• Conducts field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
• Gathers data to help prepare equipment specifications, inquiry, and purchase requisitions for approval.
• Evaluates vendors' bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications for simple equipment and specialty items.
• Participates in the preparation of equipment lists and specialty item lists, providing specific details for fixed and rotating equipment.
• Participates in the review of design guides and specifications.
• Prepares equipment data sheets.
• Interprets engineering Codes or standards (e.g., ASME BPVC, API for simple rotating equipment).
• Understands welding procedures, materials selection, and nondestructive examination.
• Participates in reviews of PFD’s and P&ID’s.
• Occasional travel required (less than 10%).

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical demands

• Occasionally conducts or participates in field trips to operating plants or construction sites.
• Requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and balance.
• Requires clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.