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West, TX, USA
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Energy • Industrial
The Role
Leads mechanical design for rotating equipment, particularly special-purpose steam turbines, across design, procurement, vendor evaluation, and startup phases. Prepares equipment specifications, requisitions, data sheets, equipment lists, PFDs, and P&IDs; reviews vendor deliverables; interprets API 612, PIP practices, and client standards; evaluates sizing, materials, examinations, and performance testing. Provides technical guidance, coordinates design activities, leads technical meetings, reviews junior staff work, and occasionally visits operating plants or construction sites.
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OVERVIEW

Independently performs Mechanical Design activities for all phases of rotating equipment design for a project of moderate size and complexity (e.g., continuing services project involving a single engineering discipline).  Must be fully competent in the design, procurement, and start-up of Special Purpose Steam Turbine in accordance with API 612 and the integration of the steam turbines into a power generation facility with steam turbines field experience as a plus.  Must be fully competent in performing all conventional aspects of Mechanical Design and application of independent judgement for the evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation of standard design methods and procedures.  Assignments have clear and specific objectives and may require the investigation of several variables.  Periodic evaluation of work done for less experienced engineers/specialists is required.


ABOUT S&B

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper.  What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.  At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides technical guidance for design personnel.  Is responsible for coordinating and reviewing progress of group activities.  Assists in the performance evaluation of staff and review of candidates for hiring personnel.


EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree) from an ABET accredited program


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in a mechanical design or related functional area (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).


  • Certification – Successful completion of NCEES PE Examination
  • Requires an active Professional Engineer (PE) License. May require the ability to obtain reciprocal Professional Licensing in additional states (preferred)
  • Detailed experience in on-line design tools, in-house design tools, and Microsoft Office application
  • Proficiency in interpreting API Recommended Practices, particularly API 612 (Special Purpose Steam Turbine), PIP Practices and client engineering standards
  • Proficiency in interpreting performance curves, charts, graphs and understanding engineering theories

Soft Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.
  • Skilled at presenting technical data to peers, stakeholders, and design review teams in both verbal and written formats.
  • Skilled at interpreting and applying technical data, including performance curves, charts, graphs, design codes, and engineering theories.
  • Proficient in leading technical meetings, including setting agendas, facilitating discussions, and ensuring alignment on engineering deliverables and action items. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
  • Gathers data to help prepare equipment specifications and inquiry / purchase requisitions for approval.
  • Evaluates vendors' bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications for complex rotating equipment.
  • Participates in the preparation of equipment lists, including providing specific details for rotating vessel equipment for their responsibilities.
  • Read and interpret API Recommended Practices, and other engineering codes, standards and specifications.
  • Prepare equipment data sheets using Excel and be able to quality check technical content of data sheets of less experienced engineers/specialists.
  • Working knowledge of equipment design, including equipment sizing, material selection, nondestructive examinations, and equipment performance testing
  • Review vendor drawing / document deliverables and validate project & client comments.
  • Responsible for updating tagged equipment lists, PFD’s and P&ID’s.

Travel – less than 10% occasional travel


LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasionally may conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site.  This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.  Lifting to 25 pounds may be required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise.  Occasionally may visit or be temporarily assigned to work in an operating plant or at a construction site.  This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, work near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in mechanical design or a related functional area
  • Successful completion of the NCEES Professional Engineer examination
  • Active Professional Engineer license
  • Ability to obtain reciprocal professional engineering licenses in additional states
  • Competence in the design, procurement, and startup of special-purpose steam turbines in accordance with API 612
  • Experience with rotating equipment design, sizing, material selection, nondestructive examinations, and performance testing
  • Experience interpreting API Recommended Practices, PIP practices, client engineering standards, technical data, performance curves, charts, graphs, and engineering theories
  • Experience using online design tools, in-house design tools, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
  • Ability to lead technical meetings and present technical data to stakeholders and design review teams
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The Company
5,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1967

What We Do

S&B is an integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company that delivers large-scale capital projects. It provides engineering, procurement, and construction expertise for complex facilities and serves critical industries, including energy, power, and midstream. Founded in Houston, S&B emphasizes safety, integrity, commitment, excellence, project-delivery certainty, and long-term customer partnerships, with offices across the United States and operations in India to support projects.

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