Mechanical Design Engineer
 Spectra Tech, Inc. | |
 United States, Texas, Houston | |
 May 15, 2026 | |
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Mechanical Principal Design Engineer Job Description Provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described This position has oversight of a specific project area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity. Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as a Supervising Lead providing guidance / supervision to other engineers and designers Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements Develop and review specifications and design criteria Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines Develop and review estimates, schedules, and progress reports including effort hour estimating and staff forecasting Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes Other duties as assigned Basic Job Requirements U.S. Citizenship required Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline Discipline Specific Job Requirements Ability to prepare and review calculations and specifications for equipment in support of Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development Demonstrated proficiency in reading and working with P&IDs Demonstrated design experience in areas such as mechanical systems and equipment design and specification Demonstrated proficiency with 2D CADD applications such as Bentley MicroStation and Autodesk AutoCAD Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment including unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, pressure Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections, and equipment performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off-design cases Provide equipment sizing and application support to project development or process Participate in material selection for equipment Develop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment general arrangement and outline drawings Participate in supplier / contractor bid clarification, negotiation, and/or award meetings Represent Mechanical in model reviews and closely monitor mechanical equipment layout Provide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment Provide consultation and/or on-site assistance for the installation, commissioning, and/or startup of equipment Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer license Experience with design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1 Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting, and project close-out Practical field experience EPC project experience for the following industries: U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology | |