Senior Project Engineer - Rotating Equipment & Packaged Systems Cobey - 2.8 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $170,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Customer communication Project engineering Customer service Writing skills Continuous improvement Customer relationship management Full Job Description Job Overview The Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer serves as a technical authority for engine‑driven rotating equipment packages including gas/diesel engines driving compressors, pumps, and generators. The role supports specification, design, vendor review, testing, troubleshooting, and lifecycle engineering for packaged rotating machinery used in industrial and energy applications. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Technical Leadership Lead the selection, specification, and evaluation of engine-driven equipment packages. Develop and review datasheets, specifications, requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor documentation. Review performance curves, vibration analyses, design calculations, and engine ratings. Ensure compliance with applicable API, ISO, ASME, OEM, customer, and regulatory requirements. Support controls narratives, control system verification, and test procedure development. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and cross-functional teams. Stay current with industry technology and identify reliability, efficiency, and cost-saving improvements. Project Execution, Procurement & Testing Evaluate vendor proposals and coordinate equipment procurement activities. Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure performance requirements are achieved. Develop and maintain testing work instructions, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and commissioning procedures. Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Test personnel to ensure project and test readiness. Analyze test data and records for performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Support customer communications, quotation development, and project execution activities. Reliability, Troubleshooting & Field Support Support equipment layout, mounting, alignment, foundations, and skid design. Develop maintenance strategies and support reliability improvement initiatives. Conduct root cause and failure analyses on rotating equipment and packaged systems. Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues to minimize downtime and improve performance. Provide field service support, commissioning assistance, and technical expertise at customer sites. Prepare field service reports and maintain documentation of site activities. Safety & Compliance Ensure safe design, installation, testing, and operation of equipment. Promote compliance with OSHA, company safety requirements, and applicable industry standards. Recommend safety, reliability, and testing improvements. Skills & Knowledge Strong customer communication and relationship management skills. Ability to troubleshoot, test, commission, and service technical equipment. Knowledge of rotating equipment including compressors, pumps, gears, motors, expanders, generators, and engine-driven systems. Familiarity with

API, ASME, NEC/IEC/CSA

codes, standards, and industry best practices. Strong documentation, organizational, and project coordination skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment. Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 8-15+ years of rotating equipment engineering experience. Experience with gas/diesel engines, compressors, pumps, generators, and skid-mounted systems. Strong understanding of rotor dynamics, vibration, lubrication, sealing, and alignment. Experience working with major OEMs and package vendors. Additional Requirements Travel as required for customer meetings, testing, commissioning, and field service activities. Prepare detailed field service reports and maintain site-visit documentation. Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Application Question(s): Please describe your experience working with large industrial diesel engines used to drive compressors, pumps, generators, or similar equipment. What was your role in specifying, evaluating, integrating, or supporting these systems?

Experience:

Rotating Equipment Engineering:

7 years (Preferred)

Packaged Equipment Engineering:

7 years (Preferred)

Location:

Buffalo, NY 14218 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person