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Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Petro-Chemical)

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Petro-Chemical)

Stress Engineering ServicesHouston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Entry / Junior-Level Plant Services Practice Mechanical Engineer (Petro-Chemical)

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is the premier provider of engineered solutions and professional

consulting services across a wide range of engineering disciplines. Since 1972, our clients have

benefited from our special in-depth technical knowledge and proven performance in failure

analysis, solid mechanics and structural design, reliability and predictive engineering,

instrumentation and testing, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, floating systems, forensics, and

material science. We maintain an excellent reputation within the industries we serve, with more

than 80% of our current business from repeat clients or direct referrals.

We are seeking a junior-level engineer for our Plant Services Practice (PSP) in our Houston or

Cincinnati office. PSP primarily serves the petrochemical and energy industries; but our engineers

may also work in other related fields such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and material

processing. The successful applicant will work in multidisciplinary teams solving challenging

problems including component design / analysis, integrity assessments, failure analysis, repair

solutions and remediation. A strong balance of technical, interpersonal, and communication

skills (both written and verbal) are required

Responsibilities

  • Design / analyze various systems / components using fundamental techniques, FEA, fluid

mechanics, heat transfer, etc.; provide actionable recommendations and guidance

  • Develop tools that automate tasks to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • Support Project Managers to meet project goals and deliverables
  • Stay informed regarding new technologies and improvements in industry to maintain
  • proficiency. Participate in project reviews internally and externally

  • Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and technical reports
  • Preparation and oversight of drawings, procedures, manuals, etc. as required
  • Assist with internal R&D initiatives as needed
  • Contribute to the growth of the Company through participation in technical associations
  • and presentation of conference papers / presentations

  • Adherence to internal quality management system policies and procedures
  • Travel to job site or client meetings may be required
  • Qualifications

  • Have a degree (MS or PhD preferred) in Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering,
  • Civil / Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline

    required)

  • Background in the refining / petrochemical industry or consulting for oil and gas
  • preferred)

  • 2 years’ experience as a practicing engineer (preferred)
  • Knowledge of ASME BPVC, API 579-1 (preferred)