Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering Department Manager | EPC / Heavy Industrial Humble, TX area $165K-$205K 100% onsite Overview Established EPC engineering firm seeking a technically strong Mechanical Engineering Department Manager to lead engineering teams supporting large-scale industrial projects across refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, mining and heavy industrial markets. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on mechanical engineering expertise with proven department leadership, including technical oversight, engineering deliverables, resource planning and team development. Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering teams across industrial EPC projects Oversee mechanical equipment design, specifications, calculations and technical deliverables Provide technical oversight for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors and piping systems Ensure engineering designs meet applicable ASME/API codes and industry standards Manage department staffing, resource allocation, manpower planning and project schedulesReview engineering deliverables, vendor documentation and equipment specifications Mentor engineers, develop technical capabilities and maintain engineering quality Coordinate with process, piping, structural, electrical and project engineering teams Support multidisciplinary project execution, client relationships and project delivery Qualifications BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience EPC, refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, mining or heavy industrial experience Strong technical background in mechanical equipment design and engineering Experience with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors and piping systems Working knowledge of ASME/API codes and engineering standards Experience developing equipment specifications, calculations and technical deliverables Mechanical engineering team leadership and staff development Department resource planning, scheduling and engineering quality oversight Strong communication, organizational and multidisciplinary coordination skills Highly Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) license Previous mechanical engineering department management or discipline leadership Extensive hands‑on EPC detailed engineering experience Experience with both static and rotating equipment Experience leading mechanical engineering teams across multiple industrial projects Full‑time, direct‑hire opportunity with an established EPC firm offering significant technical leadership responsibility, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr