Mechanical Engineer - Oil and Gas
Position Snapshot
Atwell is hiring a mid-level Mechanical Project Engineer (PE) to support oil & natural gas, CO₂, hydrogen, and RNG pipeline and facility projects. This role focuses on mechanical design and project execution for large pipeline systems and facilities (meter stations, compressor stations, terminals, valve sites, pigging facilities). You’ll work from concept through construction/commissioning, coordinating across disciplines to deliver safe, compliant, and constructible solutions.
Essential Functions
Lead and support project teams on assigned tasks; provide technical guidance and implement client-requested design changes.
Interface with clients, EPCs, vendors, and regulators; communicate scope, progress, risks, and design decisions.
Coordinate with civil/structural/electrical/instrumentation/process teams to ensure integrated, constructible designs.
Mentor junior engineers/designers; contribute to mechanical best practices, standards, and QA/QC.
Travel to offices, vendor facilities, and jobsites as needed.
Education / Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain promptly per state requirements).
Day to Day
Serve as the mechanical engineering lead or key contributor for pipeline and facility projects, including:
Meter & regulator (M&R) stations, valve sites, pig launcher/receiver sites
Compressor stations and station tie-ins
Terminals, pump stations, and related facility upgrades/expansions
Develop and own mechanical deliverables such as:
Mechanical basis-of-design, design criteria, and equipment/system selections
P&IDs, PFDs, line lists, and mechanical specifications (in coordination with process)
Equipment data sheets and procurement packages (valves, meters, regulators, filters/separators, pumps, compressors packages interface, pigging components, heaters, coolers, heat exchangers)
Piping isometrics, piping plans, tie-in packages, and installation details
Perform/oversee engineering calculations and technical evaluations, including:
Pressure design and code compliance
Relief device sizing / overpressure protection support and coordination
Hydraulic/line sizing coordination, equipment sizing support, and operating case reviews
Support facility layout and integration:
3D model/design review participation as applicable; resolve clashes and support constructability
Coordinate with structural/civil for foundation loads, pipe rack interfaces, and equipment anchorage
Preferred Tools & Experience
Strong experience with piping design, facility mechanical systems, and field execution support.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office; exposure to 3D tools (Plant 3D, CADWorx, AVEVA, or similar) is a plus.
Consulting/EPC experience and comfort working to owner/operator standards.
Experience supporting projects in operating facilities
Pay Range - $90,000 - $145,000 base + end of year bonus.
Disclaimer
While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
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