Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Offshore Facilities)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) to support offshore oil & gas facilities across the full project lifecycle. This role will be responsible for delivering mechanical engineering support from early concept and FEED through detailed design, execution, and commissioning activities.

The position requires a strong background in offshore facilities, multidisciplinary coordination, and hands-on execution across both office and field environments.

Work Scheule: 9/80

Location: Houston, TX

Key Responsibilities

• Support conceptual design, FEED, and detailed engineering for offshore and onshore facilities
• Develop equipment specifications and datasheets for rotating and static equipment (pumps, compressors, vessels, tanks, turbines, etc.)
• Prepare technical requisitions, bid evaluations, and vendor coordination documentation
• Perform core mechanical calculations including:
  • Hydraulics
  • Relief and vent sizing
  • PSV and control valve sizing
  • Tank venting
• Review and develop P&IDs, process flow diagrams, layouts, and offshore modification packages
• Conduct engineering studies, debottlenecking efforts, and risk assessments (e.g., API 14C compliance)
• Interface directly with vendors, procurement teams, and multidisciplinary engineering groups
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities
• Participate in site visits, fabrication/shop inspections, and field execution support
• Monitor schedule, budget, and scope performance across assigned deliverables
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited program required)
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in oil & gas, with strong offshore exposure
• Proven experience supporting FEED through execution on brownfield and/or greenfield facilities
• Strong knowledge of rotating and static equipment
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (API, ASME, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking capabilities [
• Willingness to travel (~10%) and support field activities as needed
• MUST HAVE A PE

Additional Notes

• Senior-level mechanical engineer supporting offshore facilities lifecycle

• Blend of design, execution, and field support responsibility
• Strong fit for candidates with EPC or consultancy background
• Ideal profile includes brownfield modifications and offshore operations exposure

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

About Teal Energi:

TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.