Mechanical Engineer (Pittsburgh)

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Fully Onsite)

Duration: 18 Months Contract

Experience needed: 10+ Years

Industry: Oil & Gas / Engineering

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in oil and gas engineering, storage tank design, and process engineering. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with API standards, refrigerated and cryogenic storage tanks, tank foundations, and thermal stress analysis. The candidate should be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary, multinational environment and coordinating effectively with both onshore and offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support engineering activities related to storage tanks, including refrigerated and cryogenic storage systems.
• Apply API 620 and API 650 standards to storage tank design and engineering.
• Evaluate tank foundations, thermal stress effects, and associated mechanical design requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations, technical assessments, and design reviews in compliance with applicable international standards.
• Utilize process simulation and engineering tools such as Aspen HYSYS and AFT Fathom.
• Ensure compliance with applicable API, ASME, piping, and pressure vessel codes.
• Participate in safety assessments and studies, including HAZOP and SIL.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, technical discussions, and project activities with onshore and offshore teams.
• Collaborate with process, piping, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, specifications, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Communicate technical information effectively and ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, and timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering discipline, subject to client requirements.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of API 620 and API 650 standards.
• Proven experience in storage tank design, particularly refrigerated or cryogenic tanks.
• Experience with tank foundations and thermal stress effects.
• Familiarity with international engineering codes and standards, including API and ASME.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1, B31.2, B31.3 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I and VIII.
• Experience with process simulation or engineering software such as Aspen HYSYS and AFT Fathom.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with onshore and offshore engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with carbon capture, green hydrogen, refinery projects, or cryogenic storage facilities.
• Knowledge of applicable Eurocodes and international engineering standards.
• Experience participating in HAZOP, SIL, and other process safety studies.
• Experience working on large-scale engineering or EPC projects in a multinational environment.

Work Location

This is a fully onsite contract position based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Candidates must be willing to work onsite for the contract duration.