Mechanical Engineer

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure.  Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions.  Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.  Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support and oversight for mechanical projects in our Houston, TX region. The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competency, preferably in a consulting environment, and with heavy industrial engineering projects. This will be a hybrid position that will require both onsite and remote work.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns.  Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.


• Perform engineering studies and calculations in accordance with ASME, API and other applicable industry standards


• Prepare mechanical equipment specification and selection for vessels, tanks, pumps and heat exchangers. Prepare construction specifications and scopes of work. Provide procurement and construction support services through evaluation of bid submittals, development of technical bid tabulations, vendor deliverable review and RFI dispositions.


• Experiencing using AutoCAD 2D/3D for design and CAESAR II for pipe stress analysis


• Support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource


• Lead internal and external quality and design review meetings throughout the course of the project


• Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects


• Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Quality Management System

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university


• Five years of prior professional experience


• Working knowledge of ASME, API, PIP and other industry standards


• Exposure to the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CAESAR II Software for Pipe Stress Analysis

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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