Introduction

We are looking for a Rotating Equipment Engineer to work with one of our major Oil and Gas clients in a contract position located in Houston, TX.

What are you going to do 

  • The Rotating Equipment Engineer will provide technical assurance and support during the detailed design phases of EPC projects.
  • Responsibilities include auditing and verifying EPC designs to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards, coordinating with EPC counterparts and other disciplines, and supporting rotating equipment packages, including high-drive-power systems, gas turbine-driven equipment, multiple train components, and associated auxiliary support systems.
  • The role also involves supporting string tests, resolving design issues, and following projects to the field to assist with construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
  • Audit and provide assurance for detailed EPC designs of rotating equipment, including gas turbines, refrigerant and process compressors, drivers, gearboxes, blowers, pumps, and associated auxiliary support systems.
  • Ensure equipment design and construction meet safety requirements, process performance criteria, and project specifications.
  • Review equipment inquiry/purchase requisitions and technical bid evaluations for correctness of selection.
  • Review vendor drawings, data, test procedures, reports, and calculations in an audit and assurance role.
  • Attend Kick-off, Detailed Design, Model Reviews, and Pre-Inspection Meetings.
  • Participate in Process HAZID and HAZOP analyses as needed.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Minimum of 8 years of industry experience with large rotating machinery, including gas turbines, large process or refrigerant compressors, drivers, gearboxes, blowers, pumps, and associated auxiliary support systems or skid-mounted packaged systems.
  • Experience and knowledge of control systems for typical compression equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Good working knowledge of API, ASME, ANSI, PIP, and other process industry codes and standards.
  • Knowledge of vibration analysis for rotating equipment, including lateral and torsional analysis and diagnostics during Factory Acceptance Testing and commissioning.
  • Familiarity with NEC codes, particularly for hazardous area applications.

What we offer 

Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a fulltime job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We'll get you going while you get on with the job.

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That's what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we've created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services. Join us today.

Closing: 22 April 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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