Staff Mechanical Engineer

1 week ago


Houston, United States CHEMICAL & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER Full time $109,000 - $163,000
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

C&I is looking for a talented and driven individual to join our team


About the opportunity: Staff Mechanical Engineer


We are currently seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer in our office to help us achieve our company mission. The Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for preparing technical reports, studies, design documents, performing calculations using engineering software, and preparing specifications for complex mechanical equipment and support systems. C&I is an employee-owned, full-service, engineering design firm providing engineering/design/project management and procurement services to various clients in oil & gas, food & beverage, and distilled spirits.


Responsibilities include:

  • Working independently and functioning as a Mechanical project lead, which includes planning, coordinating, scheduling, creating effort estimates, delegating work, and checking technical and construction documents on equipment and piping projects.
  • The Staff Mechanical Engineer will provide input to utility and process P&IDs and line designation tables.
  • Performing detailed analysis and comprehensive calculations related to piping, rotating equipment, and fixed equipment.
  • Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency in the work produced in concert with project team objectives and customer expectations.
  • Preparing complete design packages, including construction scopes of work, for complex projects.
  • Researching national and local codes, interpreting gray areas, and recommending appropriate designs to meet requirements.
  • Creating execution plans for unique projects, anticipating the sequence of tasks, long lead and specialty items for the engineering procurement cycle, and dependencies of information from others.
  • Preparing specifications and requisitions for engineered equipment/items.
  • The Staff Mechanical Engineer will complete technical reviews of bids for engineered equipment/items.
  • Reviewing vendor submittals to ensure they meet intended use, involving other disciplines as necessary.

Minimum requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an ABET-accredited engineering program with a minimum of 10 years of related work experience, or a bachelor's degree or higher from an ABET-accredited engineering technology program with 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to travel domestically or internationally to offices, vendor shops, and project sites. Travel is expected to be up to 10%
  • Valid Driver’s License

Qualifications that set you apart:

  • Prior Leadership experience
  • Professional Engineering License
  • Working knowledge of ASME, NFPA, API, HI, NEMA, Welding, and other industry codes/standards
  • Experience with fixed equipment, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems (piping, hydraulics, pneumatics, metallurgy, and welding)
  • Technical experience with Caesar II, Compress, NozzlePro, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and knowledge of developing calculation worksheets in Excel

Why join us:

  • Employee Owned
  • ESOP
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision
  • Optional 4-day Work Weeks
  • Salaried Employees are Paid Straight Time for Hours Worked Over 40

Our core values include:

  • People: Building our company on diversity, development, and experience
  • Quality: Doing the right things right
  • Ownership: Holding ourselves and our teams accountable for results
  • Service: Understanding our partnership and providing valued solutions

Meet most but not all requirements? At C&I, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that celebrates dedication and passion as much as past experience. If you are excited about this role and joining our team, we encourage you to still apply You could be the perfect fit for this (or another) role.


C&I is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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