Job Description
Senior Mechanical Engineer - MP&BD-Capex Program Management
Posting Start Date:  6/23/25
Requisition ID:  48957

Informations générales

HOUSTON, United States, 77056
ENGIE North America Inc.
Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Engineering
Permanent
Full - Time

What You Can Expect

As our Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a part of the Engineering Team within the Capital Projects structure and will report to the Director of Engineering. This individual will be responsible for leading and delivering on all aspects of engineering scope as related to operations and maintenance of existing assets and design, specifying and engineering of new capital and brownfield projects. 

The role will serve to conceptualize and front-end engineer design, which once validated is provided to external detailed design engineering and installation contractors, interconnecting utilities, permitting authorities, clients, and building owners on capital projects.  The position will also be the liaison with other technical centers of excellence within the global ENGIE organization and manage these relationships and engagements.

 

You will: 

  • Develop conceptual designs for power, heating, and cooling including major equipment selection and budgetary capital cost estimates.
  • Develop specifications for materials/equipment procurement
  • Review Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment configuration to meet technical requirements and achieve lowest levelized energy cost
  • Provide technical input during Request For Proposals and evaluate OEMs, engineering and construction companies
  • Be responsible for scoping, contracting and managing consultants and contractors, when necessary.
  • Perform process and performance assessment (i.e. equipment and pipe sizing) of district heating and cooling systems, from production (Combined Heat and Power (CHP), boiler and chiller plants), through distribution to energy transfer stations (ETS) at local end-users 
  • Assure detailed design and engineering developed by contractors
  • Deliver required technical support as related to permitting
  • Review / develop procedures and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for major equipment
  • Participate in HAZID/HAZOP and design reviews
  • Deliver responses to Request for Information (RFI) from field collaborate with project management to prioritize RFIs
  • Release engineering documentation as needed including field change modifications
  • Provide engineering support and planning for utility outages during construction and maintenance activities
  • Collaborate to resolve issues during construction, commissioning and startup phases
  • Deliver energy system reliability, integrity and operations excellence on existing assets
  • Conduct technical reviews with internal and external stakeholders as requested
  • Optimize system configurations for design and operations, accounting for various production configurations, while ensuring network requirements and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met
  • Develop thermal and hydraulic models of combined heat and power /cogeneration, district energy system assets - Model and estimate energy use profiles by energy type, building type, location and seasonal climates
  • Analyze thermal and electric loads for customers based on historical data, future load projections and potential energy conservation measures
  • Assist to develop root cause analyses for any operational issues
  • Liaise with the members of the Engineering and Shared Services teams utilizing in-house experience and knowledge

 

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical or a related engineering or discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of working experience in design/engineering of Power plants and components and district energy systems
  • PE license is a plus, but not required
  • Knowledge and experience in thermal engineering with regards to developing and constructing and operating District Energy, Utilities and Combined Heat and Power Systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of gas turbines and gas engine gensets, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), steam turbines, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, heat pumps, pipe distribution systems (steam, low temperature hot water, high temperature hot water, chilled water, ambient temperature, condensate return) and geo-exchange
  • Knowledge of applicable industrial codes and standards – ASME, NFPA, ASHRAE, EN, ISO and other design codes
  • Software knowledge of thermal design and performance modeling tools such as GT Pro, Gate Cycle and/or Termis
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, especially when interacting with outside stakeholders
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments with a high degree of accuracy and independence
  • Familiarity with data historians such as OSI PI and Web CTRL

Additional Details

This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy

Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time

Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record

Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

This position consists of 15% of outdoor work; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $103,950 – $170,000  USD annually

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

 

Business Unit:  GBU Energy Solutions
Division:  ESI NORTHAM
Legal Entity:  ENGIE North America Inc.
Professional Experience:  Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree

Nos valeurs

L’inclusion et la diversité sont au cœur de notre politique de ressources humaines. Nous assurons l'égalité des chances entre tous les candidats et sommes engagés à créer l’environnement de travail le plus accessible possible.

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