Hill International is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Machinery Engineer to support major project activities involving the design, specification, and integration of mechanical equipment and rotating/static machinery. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with project requirements, international standards, and operational reliability across all engineering phases.
As a Mechanical & Machinery Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing mechanical design deliverables for wellhead platform systems.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Design and Enginering
• Review mechanical and machinery design deliverables for wellhead platform systems including:
o Pumps (chemical injection, utility water)
o Compressors (if applicable)
o Diesel or gas - driven engines
o Pressure vessels, tanks, and filters
o HVAC and utility systems (cooling water, air systems)
• Review technical datasheets, specifications, and material requisitions for mechanical packages.
• Review equipment sizing calculations, capacity checks, and interface alignment.
• Ensure design alignment with process, piping, structural, and instrumentation disciplines.
Equipment Specification & Procurement Support
• Review vendor quotations, perform technical bid evaluations (TBE), and participate in vendor
selection.
• Assist procurement and package engineers in preparing purchase orders and vendor document
requirement lists (VDRL).
• Conduct design reviews and ensure vendor compliance with project specifications and codes
(API, ASME,, etc.).
Project Coordination & Reviews
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP, 3D model reviews, and constructability assessments.
• Interface with other disciplines (process, piping, electrical, instrumentation) to ensure seamless
integration of equipment packages.
• Address technical queries (TQs), deviations, and Employer comments on mechanical scope.
Documentation & Reporting
• Review and maintain mechanical discipline design deliverables:
o Equipment lists
o Mechanical data sheets
o General arrangement (GA) and installation drawings
o Lifting and access requirement documents
• Support the preparation of engineering progress reports and discipline status tracker
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong knowledge of rotating/static equipment design and selection.
• Familiar with offshore equipment specifications, marine environment design constraints.
• Proficient in mechanical design tools and software (e.g., Compress, PV Elite, AutoCAD, Caesar II
for interfaces).
• Understanding of platform design codes: API 617/618/610, ASME VIII, NACE MR0175, ISO 13703,
etc.
• Effective communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Familiar with
o Chemical Injection Skids
o Closed/Open Drain Systems
o HVAC Packages
o Utility Compressors and Air Receivers
o Diesel Generators (if required for unmanned platforms)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Work experience of live (5) years in the sought discipline after earning the university degree
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write reports
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com