Senior Engineer - Gas Compression Package Design & Manufacturing
Location: Buffalo, NY
Pay Range: $120,000 - $180,000 (DOE)
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, Onsite (Hybrid flexibility possible)
Type of Employment: Permanent Hire
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package
The Planet Group is currently seeking a Senior Engineer - Gas Compression Package Design & Manufacturing for a growing company in the industrial energy and rotating equipment industry. Qualified candidates must have previous experience working with large engine drivers (natural gas and diesel), rotating equipment packages, compressors, pumps, generators, and skid-mounted systems. Candidates should also possess strong troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and vendor management experience. Apply now for immediate consideration
Job Description
The Planet Group seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer to join their engineering team. This position 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:
Design & Technical Leadership
- Lead selection, specification, and evaluation of rotating equipment packages including large engine drivers.
- Develop and review datasheets, specifications, requisitions, and vendor documentation.
- Review performance curves, vibration analyses, design calculations, and engine ratings.
- Ensure compliance with API-614, ISO, ASME, and OEM standards.
- Support controls narratives, control system checks, and test procedure development.
Maintenance, Reliability & Troubleshooting
- Support alignment, mounting, foundations, and skid design.
- Develop maintenance strategies, conduct failure analyses, and support reliability programs.
- Diagnose and resolve rotating equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Procurement
- Write detailed equipment specifications and purchase orders.
- Evaluate vendor proposals and verify equipment readiness for testing.
Testing & Commissioning
- Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure performance specifications are met.
- Create and maintain testing work instructions and inspection/test plans (ITPs).
- Coordinate with Production, Quality Control, and Test teams to ensure test readiness.
- Analyze test records for compliance and performance.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure safe design, installation, and operation of rotating equipment.
- Recommend safety and testing improvements while enforcing OSHA and company safety standards.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, process, and production teams.
- Lead customer communication during testing and support quotation activities.
Technology & Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with rotating equipment technology and identify efficiency or cost-saving improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 8-15+ years of rotating equipment engineering experience.
- Previous experience working with large engine drivers (natural gas and diesel).
- Experience with compressors, pumps, generators, and skid-mounted systems.
- Strong understanding of rotor dynamics, vibration, lubrication, sealing, and alignment.
- Familiarity with API, ASME, NEC/IEC/CSA codes and rotating equipment standards.
- Experience working with major OEMs and package vendors.
- Strong troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to travel for meetings, commissioning, and field service activities.
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
EEOC Compliance Statement
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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