The Design Engineer I performs entry-level engineering design and analysis assignments under the guidance of more experienced engineers. This position works with Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Designers, Manufacturing personnel, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to create, verify, document, and maintain designs that support Company projects. The role is expected to build technical capability, apply Company procedures, and communicate progress and technical issues to the project team.
POSITION DUTIES:
Create and modify designs, drawings, models, and supporting documentation for defined project requirements under appropriate supervision.
Assist with order-of-magnitude and detailed analyses used to evaluate and verify designs.
Review client specifications, drawings, and project requirements with guidance from senior personnel.
Assist in identifying design problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing approved solutions.
Support prototype assembly, validation testing, and resolution of field or manufacturing issues.
Prepare accurate manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, calculations, reports, and design documentation.
Check drawings and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established requirements.
Coordinate assigned work with Designers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Engineering.
Maintain awareness of assigned scope, schedule, budget, quality, and applicable HSE requirements.
Participate in project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and technical questions to the responsible engineer.
Share knowledge and best practices across the Company.
Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required.
No minimum years of engineering experience are required.
Basic knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
Experience with CAD software for creating models, detail drawings, or schematics is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.
Ability to understand technical layouts and follow established engineering procedures.
Ability to work under direction while progressively developing independent work capability.
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Desired Knowledge and Skills:
Familiarity with subsea or oilfield equipment and mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems.
Demonstrated ability to learn technical concepts, follow established procedures, and work effectively as part of a team.
Work Environment:
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, listen, and speak.
Frequent need for manual dexterity - using hands, fingers, and arms to push, pull, reach, grab, hold, and lift.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Frequent use of a PC is required.
Wear steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed in safety zone areas.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Design Verificationunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Documentation Modelsunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Employee Orientationunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
Manual Dexterityunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM)unmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Petroleumunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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