Lead Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global
Houston, US
On-site

Job Description

Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Boise, ID 83716 or Houston TX 74402

Salary Range: Up to $140K (Depending on Experience)

Job Description:

Insight Global is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support numerous projects in Houston, TX and/or Boise, ID. This Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting P&ID preparation based on customer requirements and working cross-functionally with Engineering teams, QA/QC and internal leadership to ensure customer needs are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in Water/Wastewater, EPC, Semiconductor, or Oil& Gas industries. They will also have strong knowledge of engineering/packaging equipment such as tanks, vessels, pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, RO, UF, Clarifiers, Crystallizers, etc. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative company that is gearing up for hyper-growth!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engineering execution for water and wastewater treatment projects in the USA.
  • Working as a Lead Engineer in the engineering department, shall primarily work directly on performing Mechanical engineering related to the project business under the direction of the Project Engineering Manager.
  • Applying procedures and protocols that will enhance the quality, efficiency and repeatability of engineering activities.
  • Ensure that engineering is completed accurately within schedule and budget.
  • Receive the basic process design from the proposals / sales team.
  • Support P&IDs preparation based on customer requirements
  • Supervise / review basic Engineering, detailed Engineering based on customer and other disciplines design requirements. Be responsible for the design and technical support of all mechanical elements as part of an integrated system.
  • Confirm compliance with customer specifications requirements
  • Design submission to relevant authorities and follow up thoroughly for approval such as PE approval for tanks and vessels.
  • Coordinate / interface with various disciplines to make sure Mechanical engineering meets process, civil, structural, piping, electrical and instrumentation requirements.
  • Oversee review of vendor quotations and selection of vendors.
  • Oversee and carry out review of Equipment list, Equipment and package datasheets, Line list, Valve List, General arrangement drawings, Fabrication drawings prepared by Mechanical Engineers and from various Vendors.
  • Familiar with engineering and interface requirements of Tanks, Vessels, Pumps, Blowers, Heat Exchangers, Mixers, Package Equipment such as RO, UF, Clarifiers, Filter press, Centrifuge, Crystallizer, Chemical dosing, etc.
  • Support FAT activities.
  • Collaborate with QA/QC, and Construction Manager.
  • Liaise with clients on technical aspects, making justifications as necessary for design direction.
  • Lead in internal and external design reviews.
  • Support during commissioning.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Desired Skills & Experience:

7+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in water and wastewater facilities or related industrial field preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)

Familiar with API, ASME, AWS, NACE, and AWWA Codes

3D Modelling experience (Preferred)

Plusses:

STAAD Pro, Revit experience

Commissioning experience

PE License

Experience in EPC, Water, Wastewater, Semiconductor, or Oil/Gas

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

P&id preparationEngineering/packaging equipmentTanksVesselsPumpsBlowersHeat exchangersRoUfClarifiersCrystallizersChemical dosingFat activities3d modellingApiAsmeAwsNaceAwwa codesStaad proRevitCollaborate with qa/qcLiaise with clientsLead design reviewsSupport commissioningPe licenseMechanical engineeringWater/wastewaterEpcSemiconductorOil/gas

Salary

$140,000+

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

lead

Posted

5/4/2026

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