Furnace Mechanical Engineer I
Technip Energies
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- Location
- Houston, TX
- Posted
- Nov 5
- 2 days ago
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Technip Energies
Information technology and services · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Assist in the mechanical design and engineering of industrial furnaces, fired heaters, and associated equipment for energy and petrochemical projects.
- Prepare and check engineering calculations, technical datasheets, specifications, and drawings under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Support the mechanical design of furnace components such as casings, tubes, headers, structural supports, and related mechanical systems.
- Assist with material selection and engineering evaluations considering design temperature, pressure, service conditions, and applicable project requirements.
- Coordinate with process, piping, structural, instrumentation, and other disciplines to resolve technical interfaces.
- Participate in reviews of vendor drawings, technical proposals, fabrication documents, and equipment submittals.
- Support engineering responses to technical questions during procurement, fabrication, installation, and construction.
- Contribute to deliverable tracking and engineering documentation across conceptual design, FEED, and detailed engineering phases.
- Work with senior engineers and technical mentors to build specialized furnace and fired-heater engineering knowledge.
- Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and project coordination activities; communicate progress and technical questions promptly.
- Organize assigned work to meet quality expectations and project deadlines while seeking appropriate review and guidance.
- Participate in training and professional development to strengthen engineering judgment and technical capabilities.
- Follow Technip Energies engineering procedures, quality expectations, and applicable HSE requirements.
- Support compliance with relevant project specifications and industry standards, including applicable API, ASME, and ASTM requirements.
- Maintain accurate engineering calculations, design records, and controlled documentation.
- Identify potential technical or safety concerns and escalate them to the lead engineer.
- Support continuous improvement and practical, safe engineering solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Recent graduate or up to two (2) years of relevant engineering experience.
- Fundamental understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, and materials science.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Engineering internship, co-op, or academic project experience in energy, petrochemical, manufacturing, or EPC environments.
- Coursework or project experience in thermal systems, combustion, heat transfer, or industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or comparable engineering design tools.
- Exposure to industrial furnaces, fired heaters, or combustion equipment.
- Introductory familiarity with API 560 and relevant ASME standards.
- Mechanical design fundamentals and engineering calculations.
- Thermodynamics, heat transfer, and high-temperature equipment considerations.
- Basic understanding of material selection, fabrication, and manufacturing methods.
- Engineering drawing interpretation and technical documentation.
- Ability to evaluate technical information and develop solutions with senior-engineer guidance.
- Attention to detail, commitment to engineering quality, and willingness to learn specialized furnace design practices.
- Work location: Houston, Texas. Full-time, entry-level position.
- Occasional project-site or vendor-facility travel may be required.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any citizenship-only or no-sponsorship restriction must be confirmed with HR before posting.
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furnace mechanical designmaterial selectionengineering calculationsequipment specificationsmultidisciplinary coordination
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The Furnace Mechanical Engineer – New Graduate supports the design, engineering, and technical execution of industrial furnaces, fired heaters, and associated mechanical equipment for energy, petrochemical, and process industry projects. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, the position develops technical capability in furnace mechanical design, material selection, engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and multidisciplinary coordination. The engineer supports project work from conceptual design and FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction support.