Senior Facility Engineer

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - UPSTREAM/MIDSTREAM Company Profile CUE EPCM Partners provides complete, multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry across the United States and Canada. Since our founding, CUE has worked extensively with junior to mid-size clients to increase production through a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services. Our team brings considerable experience designing new facilities and modifying existing grass-roots gas and oil well sites, compressor stations, batteries, and satellites. From conception through construction, CUE adds value through insight, experience, and professional and punctual service. Our people are vital to our success. We seek talented and respected professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset, a discerning eye for detail, pride in their work, and integrity as a core virtue. We look for high achievers who consistently seek excellence, exceed expectations, lead within a team environment, and carry the objectives of high quality through in every deliverable. Reports to: Senior Project Manager We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the CUE EPCM Partners team. This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, with a preference for candidates based in Texas. Role The purpose of this role is to support the overall growth and ongoing success of the CUE EPCM Partners team through the integration of engineering, construction, and drafting disciplines to produce a complete engineering package for use by the construction group. In this position, you will interpret client needs and collaborate with process, civil, electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation engineers as well as piping designers to propose cost-effective and thorough engineering solutions. You will oversee the production, drafting, and construction of projects to ensure client satisfaction and the most economically efficient project delivery possible. Essential Functions Duties will include, but are not limited to: Project and Engineering Management Manage and execute engineering deliverables on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment. Communicate project deliverables and expectations clearly to the project and design team as well as the client. Maintain ongoing and proactive communication across disciplines regarding project status and deliverables. Identify and define mechanical scope requirements, including man-hour estimates, schedules, and Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) development. Participate in client, vendor, and contractor meetings, including HAZOPs, Model Reviews, and Design Reviews. Outline project life cycle, engineering, and construction schedules. Coordinate supporting disciplines for project needs, including Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Instrumentation, Design, Project Controls, and Document Services. Coordinate key review milestones: scope review, engineering and design review, P&ID review, controls review, HAZOP, construction review, and construction kick-off. Review project documentation prior to issue for scope, presentation, and technical accuracy. Review specifications, PFD and P&ID drawings, and design line, tie-in, and equipment lists for accuracy and completeness. Manage project cost control, tracking budget versus actuals, and providing customer status reporting. Coordinate O&M manuals and project data books. Coordinate required regulatory submissions in compliance with applicable US federal and state regulations. Technical Engineering Duties Execute and review mechanical equipment specifications and datasheets (RFQ process). Execute and review mechanical bid evaluations for equipment (RFP and purchase process). Execute and review required mechanical calculations for equipment, materials, and pipelines. Execute and review study work and develop mechanical engineering reports. Execute and review tie-in lists and line lists. Provide support to drawing and P&ID development. Review and approve mechanical drawings, including isometrics, orthographics, and Construction Work Packages (CWPs). Ensure applicable codes and standards (both regulatory and client-specific) are met on all deliverables. Responsibility for engineering stamping of drawings as a licensed US Professional Engineer (P.E.), as directed by the Manager of Engineering. Identify and define equipment requirements across projects. Procurement Management Specify various equipment and develop associated Requests for Quotation (RFQ). Conduct bid normalization on items for which an RFQ was issued. Issue Purchase Orders using the company purchase order system. Track purchase orders in the cost tracking system. Team Leadership and Mentorship Train junior staff members in design concepts and subsequently assess understanding to ensure complete knowledge retention. Mentor junior and intermediate staff on technical issues as well as CUE company philosophies and quality standards. Specific Engineering Requirements Candidates must demonstrate competency in detailed mechanical design engineering, including: ◦ Size and specify inlet separators (horizontal and vertical): wall thickness, volumetric liquids and gas, maximum passing size; hand calculations required. ◦ Size and specify compressors: volumetric and horsepower hand calculations. ◦ Size and specify dehydrators: number of trays, glycol rate, reboiler rate; hand calculations required. ◦ Size and specify treaters: wall thickness, liquid and gas volumetrics, burner duty, and heat transfer calculations. ◦ Size and specify Free Water Knockout (FWKO) vessels: wall thickness, liquid and gas volumetrics. ◦ Piping stress calculations, wall thickness calculations, axial and hoop stress calculations, and pipe specifications in accordance with B31.3 and applicable US codes. ◦ Valve type selection and trim specification. ◦ H2S release rate calculations and Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) determination. ◦ H2S partial pressure calculations. ◦ Flare system sizing and specification. ◦ Tank sizing and specification. ◦ Hydrate curve generation using process simulation tools. ◦ Basic process simulation modeling (flash calculations, etc.). ◦ Basic multiphase flow modeling. ◦ Hydraulic line loss calculations. ◦ Low-pressure gas loss calculations (Oliphant method). ◦ High-pressure gas loss calculations (Weymouth method). ◦ Air exchanger duty calculations, sizing, and specification. ◦ Plate exchanger duty calculations, sizing, and specification. Essential Qualifications 8 or more years of mechanical engineering experience in upstream oil and gas. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the United States; Texas P.E. license preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity in Texas. Experience with greenfield projects as well as facility retrofit and brownfield projects. Experience in vessel design, gas compression (positive displacement and turbine units), dehydration, sweetening, refrigeration, emulsion handling, and production operations. Experience working with operating facilities, owner organizations, and/or EPCM firms on engineering or project management within conventional oil and/or natural gas facilities. Sound understanding of fundamental engineering principles. Working knowledge of applicable US codes and standards, including ASME B31.3, API standards, DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and applicable state-level regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Excellence in written, spoken, and interpersonal communication. Excellence in organizational skills: computer literacy, time management, project planning, and management of project deliverables. Excellence in project management: scope definition, cost control, and on-time delivery. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, with scalability within each project. Self-starter with a motivated and growth-oriented mindset, focused on both personal and company growth. Positive attitude with a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team. Willingness to travel periodically for field trips (approximately one to three day trips per month). Willingness to invest additional time as project and workload demands require. Readily applicable skills with the ability to contribute meaningfully from day one. Adaptability and willingness to grow within a dynamic and expanding organization. Working Conditions Remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States; Texas-based candidates are strongly preferred. Occasional field travel required (approximately one to three trips per month).

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Mechanical Engineer Application." We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.