Engineer II/Sr Engineer/Sr Engineer II (Mechanical)

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity for an Engineer II/Sr Engineer/Sr Engineer II (Mechanical) at our Cove Point facility located in Lusby, MD.

Summary

A Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, long-term performance, and the reliability of critical plant equipment. Plant equipment includes infrastructure, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping systems, and rotating equipment. This role focuses on preventing equipment failures by leveraging condition monitoring, implementing robust asset strategies, and driving defect elimination efforts. Key responsibilities include enhancing the early detection of equipment degradation through improved condition monitoring programs. Success in this role requires building cross-functional alignment to ensure shared understanding, commitment, and support for reliability-focused initiatives. Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer serves as a champion for reliability best practices and actively mentors others to build an initiative-taking, reliability-centered culture across the organization. Leads functional teams in the planning, design, procurement, and construction of pipeline and/or compression projects for the BHE GT&S pipeline system. Provides technical oversight in performing all phases of projects.  Assists with internal training for engineers and technicians.  Works closely with managers and principal engineers on higher-level projects, and in recommending and implementing changes that benefit the company.  Designs and provides cost estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contract administration, cost analyses, inspections, and maintenance.  Conducts engineering studies and investigations and prepares oral and written reports.  Provides engineering assistance to other departments.  Keeps informed of industry issues and technical trends that can benefit the BHE GT&S business.

Provide technical support for the operation and maintenance of fixed mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and piping systems. Condensate and LNG Loading arms, valves, filters, flares, restriction orifices, fire system equipment (e.g., monitors, deluge etc.), and any related.

Provide support for plant Systems and Processes: Hose management, flange management, pressure equipment repair and fitness for service, welding and NDT, piping stress analysis, piping vibration management (including AIV/FIV)

Provide mechanical engineering support for both day-to-day plant operations and long-term reliability and availability targets, including frontline response for mechanical issues and failures.

Drive continuous improvement in mechanical equipment (safety, cost, availability) through:

• Maintenance strategy optimization
• Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Bad actor analysis
• Management of Change
• Debottlenecking and efficiency optimization

Define and implement QA/QC programs for mechanical equipment maintenance.

Participate in the review and approval of engineering designs, modifications, and repair plans.

Provide integral interaction and support for other intercompany teams, such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Process

Develop and optimize asset strategies based on asset criticality.

Drives implementation of the site reliability strategy.

Develops, implements, maintains, and continuously improves condition monitoring programs and standards.

Identifies and addresses spare parts gaps for critical equipment.

Initiates, defines, justifies, and supports the execution of strategic initiatives and capital projects to improve equipment reliability.

 

****Knowledge and experience in rotating equipment is a plus but not a requirement.

**Relocation assistance for this position is available dependent upon meeting eligibility requirements.

 

Engineer II

1-3 Years of Professional Engineering Experience

Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.

• Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position.
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality, and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.
• Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs,
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills.

Sr Engineer 

5+ Years of Professional Engineering Experience (PE License preferred)

Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.

• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to serve as team project lead.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills

Sr Engineer II

8 Years of Professional Engineering Experience (PE License required) 10 Years of Professional Engineering Experience for candidate not possessing a PE License

Must have significant engineering knowledge of natural gas industry related to the design and installation of pipelines, compressor stations, and process equipment.

• Project management skills. 
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.

All levels

Oral and written communication skills, including technical writing. Effective decision-making skills. Computer skills and application of software programs. Analytical and abstract thinking skills. Problem solving skills. Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems. Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices. Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills. Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks. Ability to work within a team environment. Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills. Ability to process information quickly. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
• Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

 

*****Must have a valid TWIC card or proof of TWIC card application prior to employment

Education

Bachelors in engineering required, from an accredited college or university.

 

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.
Our benefits are designed to offer choices to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Some of those choices include medical plans for individuals and families; health savings account or flexible spending accounts; dental and vision benefits for individuals and families; life insurance; hours of paid time off accrued per pay period; paid holidays; paid bereavement leave; 401(k) plan with employer match; short- and long-term disability plans; paid parental leave; educational assistance; adoption assistance; and other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection. Employees also participate in the company’s performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility. This award is made at management’s discretion and is based on your overall performance and the company’s performance. Non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime.