Mechanical Designer

Selectek

Katy, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Design Services, Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Industry Standards, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Multitasking, OSHA, Oil and Gas, Petroleum, Piping, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pressure Vessels, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Product Development, Project Design, SolidWorks, Standards Development, Technical/Engineering Design, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Katy, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Description

Mechanical Designer - Pressure Vessels & Skid-Mounted Equipment

Location: Abilene, TX or Houston/Katy, TX
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000
Overview
An established manufacturer serving major oil & gas producers is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to take ownership of equipment design from initial concept through fabrication. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on pressure vessels, skid packages, tanks, and production equipment used in demanding field environments.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers, and Process Engineers to develop accurate 3D models, fabrication drawings, P&IDs, and complete Bills of Materials that directly support manufacturing success. This is not a drafting-only role - it's a true design position requiring technical judgment, industry code knowledge, and real-world fabrication awareness.

If you have strong SolidWorks expertise and experience designing pressurized equipment released for fabrication, this opportunity offers long-term stability, technical ownership, and meaningful collaboration with manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Design equipment from initial concept through production release in a professional and time-efficient manner
• Develop detailed SolidWorks 3D models and fabrication-level drawings that meet engineering and customer specifications
• Create General Arrangement (GA) drawings and shop fabrication drawings
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and parts lists
• Apply relevant industry codes and standards to design work (ASME, API, ASTM, etc.)
• Perform drafting checks and revise drawings as needed
• Support manufacturing by troubleshooting fabrication challenges and implementing design improvements
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical insight
• Conduct dimensional surveys and prepare as-built drawings
• Assist in developing internal design standards, systems, and procedures
• Contribute ideas for new product development and enhancement of existing equipment
Required Skills and Qualifications
• BSME or BSMET with at least 3 years of similar design experience
- OR -
5+ years of similar mechanical design experience
• Proven experience designing pressure vessels or pressurized equipment
• Experience creating fabrication drawings for manufacturing release
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
• Ability to prepare Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards including:
  • ASME Section VIII, Division 1
  • ASME B31.3
  • AWS
  • API
  • ASTM
  • NACE
  • OSHA

• Knowledge of piping systems, pipe schedules, flanges, fittings, valves, and instrumentation used in oilfield production equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work onsite and in manufacturing or field environments
Preferred Skills
• Experience designing skid-mounted process equipment
• Extensive background working with tanks, vessels, and production equipment
• Experience collaborating closely with fabrication teams
• Strong problem-solving ability in real-time manufacturing situations
• Ability to balance multiple active projects
• Forward-thinking mindset focused on design improvement and efficiency

Meet Your Recruiter

Jacob Perry

About the Company

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Selectek

Based in the Atlanta, Georgia area, our firm has been in business since 1991. We’ve always had a unique understanding of engineering and its related technology disciplines. And our experience in the industry has made us adept at discerning what our clients really need, and what short- and long-term solutions will ensure success. We don’t believe in or practice trial-and-error approaches to staffing. Selectek is about consistency, quality and commitment. That’s why we’re trusted more than most, and have established relationships with companies across the Southeast to provide their professional staffing solutions.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
http://www.selectek.com/