Project Engineer, Senior - Mechanical design at Helmerich & Payne in Tulsa-OK-USA

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength. Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers. At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together. Hear directly from our employees, and leaders about their unique journeys at Helmerich and Payne . Location: Tulsa Office Work Type: Onsite At a Glance: As a member of the FlexRig Development & Special Projects team, the Project Engineer, Senior - Mechanical Design will lead and execute the development of mechanical systems, equipment, and physical modifications that improve the safety, capability, reliability, and performance of H&P’s FlexRig fleet. The engineer will carry work from early concept and requirements definition through analysis, detailed design, drawing release, fabrication, testing, field deployment, and post-deployment support. The role works closely with mechanical, structural, electrical, controls, software, drafting, operations, construction, supply chain, vendors, and field personnel to turn high-level business and operational needs into tangible solutions. As a senior level engineer, this position requires strong self-direction, strong mechanical judgment, disciplined engineering documentation, exceptional communication to both internal and external customers, and ownership of task of carrying an ambiguous technical problem to solution. What you will do: Lead mechanical design and development efforts for new rig equipment, automation-enabling hardware, machine components, structural interfaces, and modifications to existing FlexRig systems. Translate strategic, safety, customer, operational, and field needs into clear design requirements, concepts, technical work scopes, and executable engineering plans. Develop concepts, layouts, mechanisms, weldments, assemblies, and equipment interfaces using sound machine-design principles and practical knowledge of drilling-rig operations. Perform and document engineering analysis, including load paths, stress calculations, tolerance studies, clearance and interference checks, weight control, fit-up reviews, and finite element analysis when appropriate. Design and integrate mechanical systems involving hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and controls interfaces, working across disciplines to ensure the complete system functions safely and reliably. Prepare, review, mark up, and approve engineering drawings, assembly drawings, modification drawings, bills of material, design calculations, technical reports, work instructions, and supporting release documentation. Coordinate engineering work with drafting resources and maintain drawing and index control through established drawing-release processes. Work directly with fabrication and assembly facilities, machine shops, welders, inspectors, suppliers, and third-party manufacturers to resolve manufacturability, fit-up, material, quality, and schedule issues. Support prototype builds, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, rig moves, installations, and field deployments; identify issues quickly and convert lessons learned into design and documentation improvements. Provide responsive technical support for field problems, equipment failures, design deficiencies, drawing gaps, and repair or modification needs while maintaining appropriate engineering rigor and safety focus. Develop and maintain deployment drawing pa