Hargrove Engineers & Constructors · 6 hours ago
Rotating Equipment Engineer - 6-8 Month Contract
Houston, TX
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer for a 6-8 month contract. The role involves performing mechanical engineering assignments, including design, analysis, and on-site assistance, while ensuring adherence to project specifications and standards.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of small and large mechanical engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods
Functional analysis, including possible breakdown into sub functions
Identification of degradation modes
Review of SAP spare parts and evaluation of adequacy with degradation modes
BOM update and purchase of additional required parts
Proposal of updated maintenance plans
Performing these technical analyses
Contacting vendors to obtain pricing
Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards
Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team
On-site assistance during startup
Accomplishing engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations and piping estimates
Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand
Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project
Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project
Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems
Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project
Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input
Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client
Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice
Advising the senior engineering concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified
Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a 'package', enabling mechanical purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of equipment, materials or subcontract pricing
Developing construction specifications
Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications
Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department
Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs
Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required
3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering
Knowledge of design standards and codes
Knowledge, application and specification of piping materials
Development of piping material and material procurement specifications
Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems
Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems
Flexibility and stress analysis of moderately complex piping systems
Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items
Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems
Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application
Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints
Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems
Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers
Estimating piping related construction quantities from conceptual documents
Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards
Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Preferred
Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred
Benefits
Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k)
And other benefits to eligible Teammates
Company
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm delivering multi-discipline engineering, project delivery, controls & automation, and technical services to industrial clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Heitman
Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Morgan Parker Bryan
Executive Assistant To The President / CEO + SVP-Field Svcs & Tech + VP - East Region
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