Contract Opportunity | 12-24 Month Assignment | Competitive Hourly Rate

We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support a portfolio of capital improvement projects at a large industrial manufacturing facility. This individual will serve as the mechanical engineering lead throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development and front-end planning through commissioning and startup.

This role is ideal for engineers with strong experience in rotating equipment, capital projects, and brownfield facility environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for multiple capital projects from concept through startup and closeout
• Develop project scopes, engineering specifications, equipment datasheets, and design criteria
• Support Front-End Loading (FEL) studies, project estimates, schedules, and execution plans
• Manage engineering deliverables and ensure alignment with project objectives
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, construction, and engineering teams
• Support procurement efforts including equipment selection, technical bid evaluations, and vendor management
• Review and approve engineering documentation and project deliverables
• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, constructability reviews, and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with Management of Change (MOC) processes and applicable industry standards
• Provide field engineering support during installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and performance testing

Experience With

• Rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, and blowers
• Mechanical equipment specifications and vendor drawing reviews
• PFDs and P&IDs
• Equipment selection and technical evaluations
• Inspection and testing programs
• Brownfield capital projects
• Commissioning and startup activities
• Management of Change (MOC) processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience within oil & gas, LNG, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or other heavy industrial environments
• Experience supporting capital projects from design through startup
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment systems
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong technical documentation, communication, and reporting skills

Additional Details

• Long-term contract opportunity (12-24 months anticipated)
• 4x10 schedule
• Additional hours may be required during turnarounds, outages, and critical project milestones
• TWIC card required or ability to obtain
• Site-based role supporting a major industrial facility