Mechanical Designer /Engineer

Houston, TX

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP. 

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Mechanical Designer / Engineer!

In this role, you will be a part of the Oil and Gas & Chemical team, based in the Houston office.
 

What a day at EXP has in store for you

Design work for process equipment including – pressure and non-pressure vessels, tanks, storage tanks, exchangers, towers and internals. Work includes conceptual studies, detailed design, field installation, and construction support in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Fundamental knowledge of codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE, etc.). Support preparation of mechanical equipment calculations, specifications, data sheets, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, RFQ's, technical bid evaluations. Coordinates with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, clients. Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings and data. Participate in the development of P&ID's and support project schedules. Prepare construction specification, construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical equipment. Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical skills are required. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in support of multiple projects is essential. Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan. Understand proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents – and deliver appropriate documentation. Work with PC, PM, and Clients to meet scheduled project milestones of multiple projects. Market Sector – Understands specific engineering requirements for applications within a market sector. QA/QC reviews of all specifications, drawings, and by others. Determine content of drawings and specs for Designers to meet the scope of work. Develop and monitor work plans to support projects. Review code related items with Designers and ensure compliance. Manage work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours. Participate and support shop inspections and site construction visits.

What your experience looks like

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related subjects. Minimum 5 to 10 years' experience. Experience in chemical, refining, and chemical energy industry.
EPC experience preferred. Willing to travel domestically and internationally as required. Solid CAD design skills with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Proficiency with Navisworks. Good knowledge in mechanical engineering fundamentals, such as mechanics of material, welding, heat transfer, process and instrumentation diagrams and etc. Shop drawings and fabrication experience is definitely an asset.