Project Engineer, Senior - Mechanical design
Core
Lead mechanical design and development of equipment, automation hardware, and modifications for H&P's FlexRig drilling fleet, carrying work from concept through field deployment.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (drilling rig systems)
Builds
Mechanical systems, automation-enabling hardware, machine components, and structural interfaces for drilling rigs
Domain
Oil & Gas / Drilling Technology
Required skills
Mechanical design, 3D CAD, engineering analysis (FEA, stress calculations), fabrication knowledge, system integration (hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical), technical writing, project leadership
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer licensure, API/ASME standards familiarity, mentoring experience, travel to field sites
Technologies
Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, Finite Element Analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design for new rig equipment and modifications; translate operational needs into design requirements; perform engineering analysis and documentation; coordinate with fabrication and vendors; support field deployments and troubleshooting; lead technical reviews and manage concurrent projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities