A well-established engineering services firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager for its Beaumont, Texas office. This is a hands-on, working manager role responsible for leading mechanical engineering efforts on EPC projects within the petrochemical, refining, and process industries.

The Mechanical Engineering Manager will oversee projects from early Front-End Loading (FEL) through detailed design, while also directly contributing technically when staffing levels require. This role includes leadership of a small team of mechanical engineers and designers and direct interaction with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering scope on EPC projects, including both FEL and detailed design phases.
• Provide hands-on technical support in mechanical engineering when project workload or staffing requires.
• Prepare and review equipment data sheets, RFQs, RFPs, and bid tabulations for rotating and static equipment.
• Make equipment selection and design decisions for refineries, chemical plants, and process facilities.
• Oversee and review piping stress analysis for complex piping systems.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry codes and standards, including but not limited to:
ASME, API, ANSI, PIP, ASHRAE, ASTM, TEMA, AWS, MSS-SP, OSHA, and NACE.
• Manage and supervise a small team of engineers and designers (typically 2–5), including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and workload distribution.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects, ensuring the right skillsets are assigned to each scope.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery and engineering efficiency.
• Conduct engineering studies, technical evaluations, and prepare formal reports and recommendations.
• Maintain direct communication with clients, internal stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10–15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within an EPC environment supporting the petrochemical, refining, or oil & gas industry.
• Strong background in:
o Process piping systems
o Rotating and fixed equipment
o Equipment design and selection
o Piping stress analysis
• Demonstrated experience preparing purchasing packages and managing vendor interactions.
• Proficiency with mechanical design and piping stress analysis software.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including direct client-facing interaction.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (no visa sponsorship).
• TWIC card or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Deep expertise in refinery and chemical plant projects.
• Strong mentoring and team development experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Up to $85/hour
• Benefits: Standard benefits offered
• 401(k): Available with limited employer match.
• Relocation: Small relocation assistance may be available, up to $10,000

• Work Schedule: Hybrid—Monday through Thursday on-site, Friday remote.


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