Senior Mechanical Engineer – Oil & Gas

Senior Level

About the Position

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / year

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform detailed mechanical engineering design for industrial and power generation facilities, including:
  • Equipment specification and datasheets for tanks, vessels, valves, skids, and packaged equipment
  • Piping design, line sizing, material selection, and development of line lists
  • Development and review of P&IDs, PFDs, and mechanical flow diagrams
  • Mechanical scope support for fuel gas systems, balance-of-plant systems, and auxiliary systems
• Develop and review mechanical deliverables, including:
  • Equipment lists, manual valve lists, specialty item lists, and PSV lists
  • Piping isometrics for aboveground and underground systems
  • 3D model development and interdisciplinary model coordination
  • Mechanical construction packages suitable for IFC issuance
• Coordinate closely with Civil, Structural, Electrical, and I&C teams to ensure:
  • Mechanical equipment and piping interfaces are fully coordinated
  • Instrument connections, control valves, shutdown valves, and analyzer interfaces are properly defined
  • Electrical loads, heat tracing requirements, and equipment power needs are accurately communicated
• Provide mechanical input to I&C scope, including:
  • Instrument and control valve selection support
  • Review of instrument datasheets and process connections
  • Participation in cause & effect and shutdown philosophy development as needed
• Assist with:
  • Project cost estimating and scheduling for mechanical scope
  • Vendor technical evaluations and bid reviews
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning support
  • Field troubleshooting, construction support, and site walkdowns
• Check and review work performed by designers and drafters for technical accuracy, constructability, and quality
• Apply applicable codes and standards including ASME, API, NFPA, and other industry standards relevant to mechanical and piping systems
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and coordination calls related to assigned projects
• Prepare technical reports, design narratives, and mechanical scope descriptions for proposals and studies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE is required; PE preferred
• Experience with industrial mechanical systems, piping, and equipment design
• Working knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, line sizing, and equipment specifications
• Familiarity with gas-fired power plants, reciprocating generation, compressor stations, or similar facilities preferred
• Understanding of mechanical interfaces with electrical and I&C systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; 3D modeling experience preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium and low voltage distribution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines
• Client-facing experience and professional judgment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check work
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Working Conditions

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for three straight years (2020, 2021, 2022), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, martial status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Team Member Benefits

We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:

• • 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
  • Annual & discretionary bonus programs
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
  • Annual Team Building
  • Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
  • Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
  • Pet insurance