Mechanical Equipment Engineer
Wood is hiring a Mechanical Equipment Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Wood.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions mechanical engineering, equipment selection and technical specifications among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Wood has 1,000+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past week.
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Manage mechanical equipment packages, technical specifications, and vendor evaluations for industrial engineering projects.
Wood has an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Equipment Engineer that has previous experience of working across Feasibility Studies and FEEDs, plus EPC and PMC projects. This is an opportunity for you to become a valuable, well-rounded of an experienced team.
Wood is one of the world's leading engineering, procurement, construction and project management companies. We aim to deliver safe and sustainable projects and services for our clients in different fields.
This job offers an exciting and technically advanced approach to value added quality control on a wide range of EPC projects.
- Take ownership as the mechanical equipment engineer for assigned projects and equipment packages
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and suppliers.Support other disciplines for mechanical equipment selection, plot space, dimension etc. suit for the application
- Participate in equipment selection, layout planning, and design coordination
- Prepare technical specifications, data sheets, and requisition documents for inquiries and purchase orders
- Perform technical bid evaluations and prepare reports supporting vendor selection
- (Optional but advantageous) Experience in Life‑Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis will be considered a plus
- Lead technical discussions and meetings with clients and suppliers
- Review supplier documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements (P&IDs, data sheets, GA drawings, calculations, test procedures, etc.)
- Support project activities including risk assessments, design reviews, constructability, and HAZOP
- Attend inspection meetings and witness FAT/SAT as required
- Provide site support during installation, start‑up, and commissioning
- Carry out additional duties as assigned to help project success
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with a valid Engineering License
- At least 3 years’ experience in rotating equipment, packaged equipment, or material handling equipment for process plant projects (Refinery / Chemical / Petrochemical / Power / Oil & Gas)
- Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (ANSI, ASME, ISO, API, BS, NFPA, PIP)
- Hands‑on experience in equipment selection, specification development, requisitioning, technical bid evaluation, and supplier document review
- Organized, proactive, and able to solve problems effectively under pressure
- Positive attitude, adaptable, and team‑oriented with strong leadership potential
- Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills
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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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