Mechanical Engineering Lead

Your Job Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineering Lead to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the mechanical design efforts for the successful execution of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, from the early development phase through to commissioning and turnover. The ideal candidate will have experience across various mechanical engineering disciplines, including rotating and static equipment, piping design, and heat exchangers. We are looking for someone who is eager to have full ownership of the mechanical engineering design for their assigned projects, ensuring excellence and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. Location & Employment This role will sit in office Monday – Friday at our headquarters in Katy, TX. This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Company Overview At OPD, we specialize in engineering and construction within the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. We offer comprehensive services that integrate construction with engineering and procurement, enhancing efficiency and minimizing interface challenges. Since 1980, our commitment to integrity and excellence has earned us a reputation as a preferred partner with our customers. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and dedication to employee development has created a tight knit, highly productive team atmosphere that makes OPD a fulfilling place to work. What You Will Do Organizational Efforts Develop and enhance OPD specifications to ensure compliance with industry best practices, codes, and standards. Develop internal-use tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of engineering deliverables. Engineering and Procurement Phases Review client standards related to static and rotating equipment, pipe/valves/fittings, welding, inspection, and test plans. Develop equipment specifications and vet Request for Quote (RFQ) packages. Conduct technical reviews of vendor quotes, including pre-purchase evaluations. Provide Project Managers with guidance on design, purchase, installation, and post-construction support for mechanical equipment. Participate in structured and individual reviews of project documentation, such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3‑D models, and equipment lists. Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and/or HAZOPs. Develop pipe specifications and project-specific requirements for Post‑Weld Heat Treat (PWHT), Non‑Destructive Examination (NDE), bolt coating, torquing, etc. Construction Phase Provide technical support for field construction personnel, including site visits. Offer commissioning/start‑up support and Request for Information (RFI) assistance. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline. Experience performing Mechanical Engineering duties with an EPC or end user in industrial chemical processing and/or manufacturing. What Will Put You Ahead Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate or Professional Engineer (PE) License. Experience with ASME codes and API standards. Experience specifying or maintaining rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, expanders, etc.) and/or static equipment (heat exchangers, towers, vessels). Direct experience in completing full‑scope engineering, procurement, and construction projects (EPC) on a lump sum, turnkey basis. Benefits Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline and may vary by geographic region. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr