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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: TR-281914

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Corporate recruiter

Mariana Vianna

+1 346 604 2907

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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