• Senior Mechanical Engineer (Storage Tanks) - Oil, Gas & Chemical

    Burns & McDonnellHouston, TX 77007

    Job #2580173728

  • Description

    Burns & McDonnell's Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a Storage Tanks specialization in its Houston, TX regional office. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

    The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice works on projects across the industrial spectrum, from gas plants and midstream facilities to refining assets, chemical production plants, and stand-alone storage and logistics facilities. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support projects in a variety of industry sectors, including the strategic areas of renewable fuels and carbon capture/reduction.

    Responsibilities

    • Specialize in the design and specification of shop fabricated and field erected API aboveground storage tanks, including but not limited to API 650 tanks

    • Prepare technical bid & purchase documents based on process datasheets, client specifications, and industry codes and standards

    • Review vendor equipment bids and prepare technical bid evaluations.

    • Review vendor drawings and other documentation and regularly meet, correspond, and coordinate with equipment vendors

    • Interface and coordinate multiple engineering disciplines to meet project design requirements and effectively manage the internal flow of data and design changes

    • Perform inter-discipline document reviews, such as P&IDs, plot plans, and construction subcontracts

    • Participate in construction planning, bid walks, and scope evaluation

    • Provide mentoring of personnel and additional responsibilities such as the opportunity to oversee execution of the above activities performed by less-experienced engineers

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program

    • Or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

    • Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

    • 7 years of mechanical engineering experience with the design and specification of shop fabricated and field erected API 650 storage tanks

    • Experience with API 620 and 625 is considered a plus

    • Experience with Geodesic Dome is considered a plus

    • Experience with ASME Sec. VIII Div. 2 Spheres is considered a plus

    • API 653 Tank inspection, repair, and alteration experience is considered a plus

    • Experience with UL142 & UL58 tanks is considered as a plus

    • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred

    • Excellent written & verbal communication skills

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Must have the ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision

    • Previous EPC industry consulting experience and/or tank fabrication and erection experience is considered a plus

    • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as ASME, API and PIP

    • TWIC eligible strongly preferred.

    This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

    EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

    Job Mechanical Engineering

    Primary Location US-TX-Houston

    Schedule: Full-time

    Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

    Req ID: 233845

    Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #OGC