Mechanical Equipment / Piping Engineer- Direct Hire

Job-ID28906264Reference26-18621 TypeDirect Placement Salary$90,000-$135,000 / year Position Snapshot Job Title Mechanical Equipment / Piping Engineer LocationHouston, TXEmployment TypeDirect Hire / Full-Time Compensation$90,000–$135,000 base salary + 10%–20% performance-based bonus Important 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 Requirements Must be a local Houston candidate No relocation No sponsorshipU.S. work authorization requirements should be confirmed during screening3–15 years of experience considered Priority given to candidates with 5+ years Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferredPE license is not required, but strongly favored for senior candidatesEPC experience strongly preferred Modular engineering/design experience required Strong piping stress and mechanical equipment experience requiredSubsea experience is not requiredSubsea is considered an analogous background Data center experience is ideal but not mandatory Important Submission Restriction This 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 Commissioning This 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 designs Check calculations Review vendor equipment Support manufacturing Help resolve construction problems Respond to RFIsSupport installation Assist with commissioning Interact with customers Provide technical guidance to other engineers Core Technical Focus1. Piping EngineeringThis is one of the most important areas of the role. The candidate should understand: Piping system design Pipe routing Piping layout Line sizing Piping components Specialty items ValvesFittingsSupportsBracketsFastenersBoltingMounting systems Piping insulation Coatings and painting systems The engineer will prepare or review: Valve lists Equipment listsPiping line listsPiping layouts Piping calculations Piping specifications Piping stress studies2. Piping Stress Analysis This is a major technical requirement. The engineer will perform or check: Pipe stress analysis Flexibility analysis Thermal expansion analysis Piping loads Equipment nozzle loadsSupport loads Seismic loads Wind loads Pressure loads Thermal loads Operating loads Occasional loads The engineer will also provide piping load information to structural engineering. Key software: CAESAR IINozzleProFEPipe A candidate with strong piping stress experience but no direct data center background could still be highly relevant.3. Mechanical Equipment The engineer will work with and design around critical mechanical equipment such as: Chillers Cooling towers Direct evaporative cooling systems Indirect evaporative cooling systems PumpsFansVesselsValvesCoolersMechanical control systems Other critical data center mechanical equipment The 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 Experience The ideal candidate has worked in an EPC environment. They should understand the relationship between: Engineering Designing and calculating the system. Procurement Preparing technical requisitions, reviewing vendor quotes, and specifying equipment. Construction Supporting 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: Designed FabricatedAssembledTransportedInstalledTestedCommissionedThis means designs must consider: Space limitations Modular assembly Transport requirements Equipment access Maintenance access Piping connections Structural support Installation sequence Candidates with experience in the following may transfer well: Modular construction Skid packages Packaged equipment Offshore modules Subsea systems Oil & gas modules Process skids Industrial equipment packagesE-houses Fabricated mechanical systems Subsea Experience Subsea experience is not mandatory. However, it is considered analogous because subsea engineers often work with: Complex mechanical systems PipingPressure systems Equipment interfaces Tight design tolerances Stress analysis Reliability requirements Harsh operating environments Complex fabrication and assembly A strong subsea engineer with piping stress and mechanical equipment experience could be a very strong candidate. Technical Documents and Deliverables The engineer will prepare, review, or approve: Equipment ListsIncluding: Equipment identification Equipment specifications CapacityMaterialsOperating conditions Valve ListsIncluding: Valve type SizePressure rating MaterialsServicePiping Line ListsIncluding: Line number SizeServiceDesign pressure Design temperature MaterialInsulation requirements Piping Stress / Flexibility Studies Including: Load cases Stress results Equipment loadsSupport requirements Mechanical Equipment Datasheets Used to define: Equipment requirements Operating parameters Design conditions Vendor 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 codes Client specifications Company scope of supply Approved exceptions Project design requirements The Design Basis helps establish the technical rules used throughout the project. Vendor and Procurement SupportThe engineer will support procurement by: Preparing Technical Requisitions Reviewing vendor quotations Reviewing vendor technical data Evaluating equipment against specifications Providing feedback to procurement Supporting equipment selection This 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 issues Answer technical questions Clarify drawings Resolve design conflicts Review as-built conditions Support assembly teams Assist with manufacturing changes This 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: Construction InstallationTestingCommissioningThey may: Respond to RFIsTroubleshoot piping issues Resolve equipment problems Attend site visits Participate in project meetings Support commissioning teams Review as-built drawings Re-run or verify calculations Customer-Facing ResponsibilitiesThe engineer may represent the company during customer meetings.

Strong communication is important because this role requires explaining complex technical information clearly. Codes and Standards The candidate should have experience with or familiarity with relevant industry standards, including: AISIANSIASMESection VIIISection IXB31.3ASTMAWSIBCMFMAClientOSHANACENFPAPFIThe strongest candidates will have experience applying codes to real-world design and engineering decisions. Education PreferredBachelor of Science in: Mechanical EngineeringOther degrees may be considered: Industrial Engineering Mechatronics EngineeringOther engineering disciplines However, candidates with non-mechanical degrees should have stronger relevant experience in: Mechanical equipment PipingStress analysis Data center infrastructureEPC engineering Software Requirements Most 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 Software The candidate may also have experience with: SAP engineering modules SolidWorksAutoCADRevitBIM 360 Navisworks Manager Navisworks Freedom3E PlusPipe Data ProCOMPRESSMicrosoft Office 365 AdobeFoxitStrong Candidate Backgrounds Best FitMechanical EngineerPiping EngineerMechanical Equipment EngineerPiping Stress EngineerMechanical Design Engineer Senior Piping EngineerMechanical Project Engineer Strong Industries Data centersEPCOil & gas PetrochemicalClientSubseaOffshorePower generation Industrial manufacturing Chemical processing Heavy industrial Modular 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. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.