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Project Engineer, New Product Development

Enerflex

Houston, TX · Posted September 29, 2026

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Summary

The Project Engineer, New Product Development, supports the design and commercialization of reciprocating engine-driven natural gas generator packages for mission-critical data center and oil field applications while reporting to the New Product Development Manager. This role contributes across the full product lifecycle, from requirements definition and concept development through detailed design, validation, production release, and continuous improvement.

The engineer will integrate major package systems, including the engine, fuel system, radiator and ventilation, weather and acoustic enclosure, exhaust and silencer, selective catalytic reduction emissions equipment, switchgear, and controls. Success in this role requires sound mechanical judgment, disciplined documentation, and effective collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and project teams.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Support new product development for natural gas reciprocating generator packages serving data centers and other critical infrastructure markets.

Develop and evaluate system architectures, package layouts, and mechanical interfaces for fully integrated generator solutions.

Perform engineering calculations and evaluations related to cooling, ventilation, fuel gas, exhaust, acoustics, enclosure design, structural interfaces, service access, and equipment integration.

Apply design-for-manufacturability, design-for-assembly, and design-for-serviceability principles throughout development.

Create and maintain general arrangements, P&IDs, equipment specifications, engineering calculations, fabrication documentation, and detailed bills of material.

Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.

Define product scope, component requirements, supplier assumptions, and design maturity to support estimating and commercial activities.

Provide technical support during prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, commissioning, production release, and field deployment.

Plan and facilitate design reviews, document decisions, track technical actions, and communicate project status and risk.

Maintain released designs and bills of material to incorporate supplier changes, manufacturing improvements, field feedback, and lessons learned.

Support product launch and transition to repeatable manufacturing with complete drawings, documentation, test requirements, and service information.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline. An equivalent combination of technical education and directly relevant experience may be considered.

Ten or more years of mechanical package design experience involving complex industrial equipment, packaged systems, power generation equipment, rotating equipment, or comparable products utilizing SolidWorks, CADWorx, AutoCAD, or comparable 2D and 3D design tools.

Experience integrating mechanical equipment and managing interfaces across multiple package subsystems.

Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, equipment data sheets, calculations, and bills of material.

Working knowledge of mechanical system tradeoffs involving airflow, cooling, acoustics, exhaust, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.

Experience coordinating technical work across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and professional communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound engineering judgment, and work effectively with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with reciprocating natural gas generator systems or packaged power generation equipment.

Experience supporting large-scale data center, oil field, or other mission-critical power applications.

Familiarity with selective catalytic reduction systems and emissions compliance for large-bore natural gas engines.

Direct experience with Caterpillar, Waukesha, or comparable engine platforms.

Experience transitioning products from development into repeatable manufacturing and field deployment.

Experience with skid-mounted or modular equipment, fabrication practices, prototype builds, and product validation testing.

Proficiency with SolidWorks, CADWorx, AutoCAD, or comparable 2D and 3D design tools.

Experience developing fabrication drawings, general arrangements, P&IDs, detailed bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.

Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer in Training certification.

Physical Requirements

Fast-paced general office environment. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity.

Domestic and international travel is possible on occasion.

May be exposed to confidential information.

Occasionally required to work non-standard hours including evenings and weekends.

About Us:

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.

Enerflex places its core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Success into action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.

We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

What Enerflex Offers You:

Full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans

401(k) employer matching

Generous paid time off program

Employee equity plan

Tuition reimbursement

Fun office environment

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

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