job summary: A Mechanical Engineer is needed for a company that transports, distributes and generates energy, with diversified assets that include a balance between crude oil and natural gas in the Houston, TX area. This role involves overseeing the design and execution of Liquids Pump station capital projects by managing third-party engineering firms to ensure strict adherence to industry regulations, corporate standards, budgets, and schedules. location: Houston, Texas job type: Contract salary: $66.66 - 77.22 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Ensure pump station facilities are designed in accordance with regulations, industry codes, and corporate standardsDefine the scope, schedule, and budget for design and materials for facility projectsManage the execution of design deliverables by third-party engineering firmsReview and approve design deliverables such as drawings, technical reports, and material listing sheetsParticipate in design review meetings with engineering firms and internal teamsDiscuss scope, design, expected performance, and constructability issues during reviewsReview vendor material quotations and prepare technical evaluationsRecommend equipment selections based on technical merit, price, and deliveryReview lessons learned from past projects and incorporate recommendations into future designsIdentify and communicate new lessons learned and quality incidentsSupport department initiatives as required Working Relationships: Interact weekly with the Project Manager to provide updates on progress, cost, schedule, and riskInteract daily with the Supervisor of Facilities Project Engineering to address issuesInteract weekly with the Manager of Facilities Project Engineering to provide status updatesInteract daily with External Engineering Firms to provide oversight on design activitiesInteract weekly with Operations to provide status updates and seek guidance on design features Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or other related Engineering fieldMinimum of 4 years of industry experienceCapability to work independently and manage multiple projectsAbility to prioritize tasks accordinglyAbility to solve problems using standards, modification of standards, or previous experienceAbility to effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to technical and non-technical staff #LI-RB1 qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: Mechanical Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.