Engineer

Company: SmartSearch
Location: Waco
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities: Prepares mechanical equipment descriptions, performs equipment sizing and prepares equipment data sheets. Selects mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment includes, but is not limited to, compressors, pumps, separators, filters, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. Prepares mechanical equipment technical specifications and equipment RFQs to request budgetary pricing to support study or project work. Performs technical analysis of bids and review of vendor drawings. Prepares equipment layouts. Preparation of calculations including, hydraulics, process simulations, piping sizing, control valve and equipment sizing, pressure head calculations, and performance flow curves. Assures all mechanical engineering designs meet applicable codes and standards including company standards, API, ASME as well as others used in static and rotating equipment mechanical design and development for refineries, petro/chemical and mid-stream gas processing, general industry, and utilities. Prepares studies, including cost-benefit analysis for competing mechanical solutions resulting in robust, cost effective designs. Trouble-shoot existing systems in the field, determine modifications to existing systems to change performance, etc. Coordinates with clients, vendors and subcontractors as required. Coordinates engineering activities with procurement assuring excellent communication and review of vendor documents and approval prior to final sign off and procurement of all mechanical equipment. Other duties as required. Job Requirements Education and Experience: Must have at least seven years of mechanical design experience in refining, chemical, industrial, and gas processing or utility industry. Must have at least three years in an operating engineer role working with operations and maintenance personnel in a refinery, gas, oil, or utility industrial facility. Experience performing fixed and rotating equipment sizing and preparing equipment data sheets and specifications. Experience selecting fixed and rotating equipment. Experience includes, but is not limited to, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, tanks and heat exchangers. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Field experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work well in developing new processing technology and working with EPC's. Excellent working knowledge of applicable codes such as ASME Section 8 Divisions 1 and 2, B31.3, B31.4, AWS, and API specifications. Good working knowledge of Process Safety Management. Excellent working knowledge of standard software including Excel and Word. Ability to work well in developing new processing technology. Prioritizing tasks and efficiently manage time. Ability to exercise good judgment and effectiveness in working with a high-performing, mostly technical team. Learns quickly and willing to ask for help. Skills in both written and spoken communication to support customers, teammates, and external users with a wide range of skill levels. Preparing, reading, analyzing, and interpreting documents. Ability to work in a collegial, collaborative environment.

Keywords: SmartSearch, Killeen , Engineer, Energy / Utilities , Waco, Texas