Senior Static Equipment Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of static equipment, including pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, columns, drums, separators, filters, and other static equipment
• Develop and review equipment datasheets, design calculations, material specifications, technical specifications, requisitions, and engineering documents
• Perform mechanical design calculations in accordance with applicable international codes and project specifications
• Prepare and review Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) and provide technical recommendations for equipment procurement
• Review and evaluate vendor offers, drawings, calculations, datasheets, material specifications, and other vendor documentation
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical and interface issues
• Lead technical communication and clarification with clients, vendors, suppliers, and third-party organizations
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior and intermediate engineers
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements
• Support procurement, fabrication, inspection, construction, and commissioning activities as required
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID, constructability reviews, client meetings, vendor meetings, and project technical discussions
• Identify technical risks, design changes, and potential impacts on project cost and schedule
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, API, TEMA, ASTM, EN/ISO, and other relevant international codes and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in static equipment design and engineering, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial sectors
• Strong practical experience in mechanical design of pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, columns, drums, and related static equipment
• Strong knowledge of international engineering codes and standards, including ASME Section VIII, API 650, API 620, TEMA, ASTM, and applicable project/client specifications
• Experience preparing and reviewing mechanical design calculations and engineering documentation
• Experience with engineering software such as Codeware COMPRESS, PV Elite, AMETank, NozzlePRO, AutoCAD, or equivalent tools
• Good understanding of equipment fabrication, inspection, testing, and construction requirements
• In-depth knowledge of API 650 / API 620 storage tank design, including seismic, wind, nozzle, roof, anchorage, and related design requirements is preferred
• Experience with FEA/nozzle analysis and interpretation of analysis results is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and take technical ownership of assigned equipment and engineering activities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university

Tools & Software

Language

English — professional working proficiency

Where this sits on the career ladder

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