Senior Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Wood plc Full time
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Minerals Industry

Wood plc is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the Minerals Industry. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and implementation of mechanical systems and processes for our Minerals and Metals clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage mechanical engineering studies and projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Review and document project requirements, including reliability, redundancy, and efficiency of the mechanical system(s).
  • Approve mechanical design criteria, specifications, and standards, and adopt, and or verify that, these codes, standards, and regulations are followed when designing mechanical systems.
  • Develop innovative and efficient mechanical designs, including equipment layouts, piping systems, material handling systems, and structural components.
  • Conduct or oversee stress analysis and simulation to validate design integrity.
  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
  • Conduct technical reviews and approve vendor documentation, purchase requisitions, price inquiries, and prepare Letter of Recommendations for mechanical engineering packages.
  • Supervise and coordinate work of mechanical design team.
  • Implement rigorous quality control processes to ensure that all mechanical engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
  • Establish strong relationships with Minerals and Metals clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored engineering solutions.
  • Participate in project review meetings and act as a point of contact for technical discussions and project updates.
  • Utilise the Class of Facility process to ensure the design meets the client expectations.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and drafters, fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Provide support during project construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (master's degree preferred).
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 5 years of design experience working with an engineering firm, for minerals and metals projects.
  • Design and Engineering expertise in systems related to Minerals and Metals processing plants such as Crushing, Grinding, Materials Handing, Conveyance and / or hydrometallurgy.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Aveva,, SolidWorks, ANSYS, etc.).
  • Understanding of industry-specific regulations, codes, and standards.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
About Us:

Wood plc is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.



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