Mechanical Engineer IV (Houston, TX)Hybrid

• 12-month Contract 
• Pay Rate: $72 - $76 per hour (on W2)
• 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77079

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. 

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.  

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.  

Enbridge is hiring a Mechanical Engineer IV right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.  

Job Overview

The Mechanical Engineer IV is responsible for supporting the development, design, and execution of facility projects related to large horsepower turbine and electric motor-driven centrifugal compressor stations and associated industrial systems. This role provides advanced engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, including scope development, detailed design review, vendor evaluation, construction support, and commissioning activities. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, project teams, and third-party engineering firms to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory, environmental, and corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and development of large horsepower (10,000 to 30,000 HP) turbine and electric motor-driven centrifugal compressor stations and related industrial systems.
• Oversee the development of project scope, schedules, capital cost estimates, execution plans, risk assessments, and supporting technical documentation for assigned facility projects.
• Ensure facilities are designed in compliance with all applicable regulations, industry codes, standards, and corporate requirements.
• Manage and coordinate design deliverables prepared by third-party engineering firms, ensuring alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, technical reports, specifications, calculations, and material listing sheets.
• Review vendor quotations, perform technical evaluations, and recommend equipment selections based on technical merit, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate and support procurement activities related to turbine/compressor packages, process equipment, vessels, buildings, piping systems, valves, and fittings.
• Provide technical support during project construction, installation, startup, and commissioning phases.
• Review lessons learned from previous projects and incorporate continuous improvement recommendations into future designs and execution strategies.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior engineers and other team members.
• Support and/or lead departmental initiatives, technical studies, and process improvement efforts as required.
• Coordinate with internal functional groups to ensure project scope definitions meet regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of technical solutions while ensuring effective coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
• Support successful operations and execution within assigned areas that have significant financial and operational impact.
• Provide informal leadership, technical direction, and collaboration support to peers and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent engineering degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and project management.
• Strong experience in the design of turbine and electric motor-driven centrifugal compressor stations and industrial systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering standards, industry codes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of project execution, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and construction support activities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and quality.
• Awareness of stakeholder relationships and coordination requirements across internal and external project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and organizational change.
• Experience managing complex technical issues requiring broad technical and business knowledge.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities within industrial or energy-related projects.

Working Conditions

• Approximately 80% office-based work supporting multiple project teams.
• Approximately 20% field work related to project scoping, construction support, and commissioning activities.
• Fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with multiple concurrent priorities and high project visibility.
• Overnight travel to field locations may be required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required during field visits and site activities.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.   

Applying with Raise  

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or ECTC@raiserecruiting.com

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