Mechanical Equipment / Piping Engineer- Direct Hire

Job-ID28906264Reference26-18621TypeDirect PlacementSalary$90,000-$135,000 / yearPosition SnapshotJob TitleMechanical Equipment / Piping EngineerLocationHouston, TXEmployment TypeDirect Hire / Full-TimeCompensation$90,000–$135,000 base salary + 10%–20% performance-based bonusImportant recruiting requirement: Salary expectations must be added to the top of the candidate's resume in this format:Base Salary Expectation: $XXX,XXX + Bonus Expectation: XX% | Total Desired Compensation: $XXX,XXXCandidate RequirementsMust be a local Houston candidateNo relocationNo sponsorshipU.S. work authorization requirements should be confirmed during screening3–15 years of experience consideredPriority given to candidates with 5+ yearsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferredPE license is not required, but strongly favored for senior candidatesEPC experience strongly preferredModular engineering/design experience requiredStrong piping stress and mechanical equipment experience requiredSubsea experience is not requiredSubsea is considered an analogous backgroundData center experience is ideal but not mandatoryImportant Submission RestrictionThis is a refresh posting for 1SLBJP00003284.Do not resubmit any candidate who previously interviewed or was rejected.What This Engineer Will Actually DoThe engineer will own or support the mechanical equipment and piping scope for large-scale data center modules.They will be involved in:Design Engineering Procurement Manufacturing Assembly Testing Installation CommissioningThis is important because the engineer must understand how a design works in the real world.They are not just sitting in front of CAD software creating drawings.They will also:Review designsCheck calculationsReview vendor equipmentSupport manufacturingHelp resolve construction problemsRespond to RFIsSupport installationAssist with commissioningInteract with customersProvide technical guidance to other engineersCore Technical Focus1. Piping EngineeringThis is one of the most important areas of the role.The candidate should understand:Piping system designPipe routingPiping layoutLine sizingPiping componentsSpecialty itemsValvesFittingsSupportsBracketsFastenersBoltingMounting systemsPiping insulationCoatings and painting systemsThe engineer will prepare or review:Valve listsEquipment listsPiping line listsPiping layoutsPiping calculationsPiping specificationsPiping stress studies2. Piping Stress AnalysisThis is a major technical requirement.The engineer will perform or check:Pipe stress analysisFlexibility analysisThermal expansion analysisPiping loadsEquipment nozzle loadsSupport loadsSeismic loadsWind loadsPressure loadsThermal loadsOperating loadsOccasional loadsThe engineer will also provide piping load information to structural engineering.Key software:CAESAR IINozzleProFEPipeA candidate with strong piping stress experience but no direct data center background could still be highly relevant.3. Mechanical EquipmentThe engineer will work with and design around critical mechanical equipment such as:ChillersCooling towersDirect evaporative cooling systemsIndirect evaporative cooling systemsPumpsFansVesselsValvesCoolersMechanical control systemsOther critical data center mechanical equipmentThe candidate needs to understand how equipment interacts with the piping systems around it.For example:What are the equipment connection requirements?What are the nozzle loads?How does thermal expansion affect the system?What type of supports are required?What are the vibration concerns?How will the equipment be installed and maintained?4. EPC ExperienceThe ideal candidate has worked in an EPC environment.They should understand the relationship between:EngineeringDesigning and calculating the system.ProcurementPreparing technical requisitions, reviewing vendor quotes, and specifying equipment.ConstructionSupporting field installation, RFIs, and construction issues.This is a full project lifecycle role.5. Modular EngineeringThis is a particularly important part of the position.The company produces modular data center infrastructure.The engineer must understand how equipment and piping will be:DesignedFabricatedAssembledTransportedInstalledTestedCommissionedThis means designs must consider:Space limitationsModular assemblyTransport requirementsEquipment accessMaintenance accessPiping connectionsStructural supportInstallation sequenceCandidates with experience in the following may transfer well:Modular constructionSkid packagesPackaged equipmentOffshore modulesSubsea systemsOil & gas modulesProcess skidsIndustrial equipment packagesE-housesFabricated mechanical systemsSubsea ExperienceSubsea experience is not mandatory.However, it is considered analogous because subsea engineers often work with:Complex mechanical systemsPipingPressure systemsEquipment interfacesTight design tolerancesStress analysisReliability requirementsHarsh operating environmentsComplex fabrication and assemblyA strong subsea engineer with piping stress and mechanical equipment experience could be a very strong candidate.Technical Documents and DeliverablesThe engineer will prepare, review, or approve:Equipment ListsIncluding:Equipment identificationEquipment specificationsCapacityMaterialsOperating conditionsValve ListsIncluding:Valve typeSizePressure ratingMaterialsServicePiping Line ListsIncluding:Line numberSizeServiceDesign pressureDesign temperatureMaterialInsulation requirementsPiping Stress / Flexibility StudiesIncluding:Load casesStress resultsEquipment loadsSupport requirementsMechanical Equipment DatasheetsUsed to define:Equipment requirementsOperating parametersDesign conditionsVendor requirementsMTOsMaterial Take-Offs for:PipingValvesFittingsSupportsMechanical equipmentBOMsDetailed Bills of Materials supporting manufacturing and assembly.Design Basis ResponsibilitiesThe engineer may create or review the project-specific Design Basis document.This document may incorporate:Applicable codesClient specificationsCompany scope of supplyApproved exceptionsProject design requirementsThe Design Basis helps establish the technical rules used throughout the project.Vendor and Procurement SupportThe engineer will support procurement by:Preparing Technical RequisitionsReviewing vendor quotationsReviewing vendor technical dataEvaluating equipment against specificationsProviding feedback to procurementSupporting equipment selectionThis means the candidate needs to understand both:What the equipment needs to do and how to evaluate whether a vendor's equipment meets the requirement.Manufacturing and Plant SupportThe engineer will support the manufacturing plant during production.They may:Review fabrication issuesAnswer technical questionsClarify drawingsResolve design conflictsReview as-built conditionsSupport assembly teamsAssist with manufacturing changesThis is an excellent role for someone who enjoys being connected to the physical product rather than working exclusively on design documents.Construction and Commissioning SupportThe engineer will provide technical support during:ConstructionInstallationTestingCommissioningThey may:Respond to RFIsTroubleshoot piping issuesResolve equipment problemsAttend site visitsParticipate in project meetingsSupport commissioning teamsReview as-built drawingsRe-run or verify calculationsCustomer-Facing ResponsibilitiesThe engineer may represent the company during customer meetings.Responsibilities include:Presenting technical informationResponding to customer questionsExplaining design decisionsAddressing concernsSupporting design reviewsMaintaining strong customer relationshipsStrong communication is important because this role requires explaining complex technical information clearly.Codes and StandardsThe candidate should have experience with or familiarity with relevant industry standards, including:AISIANSIASME Section VIIISection IXB31.3ASTMAWSIBCMFMAClientOSHANACENFPAPFIThe strongest candidates will have experience applying codes to real-world design and engineering decisions.EducationPreferredBachelor of Science in:Mechanical EngineeringOther degrees may be considered:Industrial EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringOther engineering disciplinesHowever, candidates with non-mechanical degrees should have stronger relevant experience in:Mechanical equipmentPipingStress analysisData center infrastructureEPC engineeringSoftware RequirementsMost Important SoftwareCAESAR IICritical for piping stress and flexibility analysis.NozzleProUsed for equipment nozzle and local stress evaluation.FEPipeUsed for piping analysis and stress evaluation.These three are among the strongest technical screening tools for this role.Additional SoftwareThe candidate may also have experience with:SAP engineering modulesSolidWorksAutoCADRevitBIM 360Navisworks ManagerNavisworks Freedom3E PlusPipe Data ProCOMPRESSMicrosoft Office 365AdobeFoxitStrong Candidate BackgroundsBest FitMechanical EngineerPiping EngineerMechanical Equipment EngineerPiping Stress EngineerMechanical Design EngineerSenior Piping EngineerMechanical Project EngineerStrong IndustriesData centersEPCOil & gasPetrochemicalClientSubseaOffshorePower generationIndustrial manufacturingChemical processingHeavy industrialModular construction Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. 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