Senior Mechanical Engineer – Rotating Equipment

About the role

Penspen is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment to join its engineering team for a major Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading rotating equipment engineering across FEED, detailed design and EPC phases for oil and gas projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead rotating equipment engineering activities for FEED, detailed design and EPC phases, covering compressors, pumps, turbines, blowers and packaged systems.
• Develop data sheets, specifications and requisitions; review vendor offers, perform technical bid evaluations and participate in vendor meetings.
• Coordinate with process, piping, instrumentation and electrical disciplines to ensure proper equipment integration.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning, and participate in HAZOP, HAZID and SIL workshops.
• Mentor junior engineers, review their deliverables and support client/internal audits to maintain quality and safety standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in the oil & gas sector, with at least 8 years focused on rotating equipment for major projects.
• Experience in construction and commissioning phases, and familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of API, ASME and ISO standards.
• Technical expertise in rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, turbines and blowers.
• Ability to evaluate vendor documentation and perform technical bid assessments.