Mechanical Engineer IV
BH-327613
Posted: 24/02/2026
- N/A
- United States Texas Houston
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Mechanical Engineer (Contract Role) Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Contract Duration: 1 year
About the Role This role focuses on overseeing the design of liquid pump station facilities for both new projects and maintenance work. The designs are completed by outside engineering firms, and you will ensure the work meets required standards, stays on schedule, and fits within the project budget.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Contract Duration: 1 year
About the Role This role focuses on overseeing the design of liquid pump station facilities for both new projects and maintenance work. The designs are completed by outside engineering firms, and you will ensure the work meets required standards, stays on schedule, and fits within the project budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure pump station facility designs follow all regulations, industry codes, and internal standards.
- Define project scope, timelines, and budget for design tasks and materials.
- Manage and oversee third-party engineering firms completing design work.
- Review and approve drawings, reports, and material lists.
- Join design review meetings with project teams to discuss progress and resolve issues.
- Review equipment vendor quotes and assist in choosing the best technical and cost-effective options.
- Apply lessons learned from past projects and share new improvements.
- Support overall department initiatives when needed.
- Project Managers
- Engineering Supervisors and Managers
- External engineering firms
- Operations teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- At least 4 years of relevant industry experience
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Clear communication skills with both technical and non‑technical teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- 80% office work with multiple project teams
- 20% field work for site visits or supporting construction and commissioning activities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.