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How much do rotating equipment design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for rotating equipment design engineer in the United States is $88,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Rotating Equipment Design Engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Rotating Equipment Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring equipment reliability under varying operational conditions, managing tight project timelines, and coordinating design changes with multiple stakeholders. Addressing these challenges typically involves thorough failure mode analysis, effective use of simulation tools, and close collaboration with manufacturing, maintenance, and project management teams. Proactive communication and staying updated with industry standards are key strategies to mitigate risks and deliver robust designs.

What are Rotating Equipment Design Engineers?

Rotating Equipment Design Engineers are specialized engineers who design, develop, and maintain machinery with moving parts, such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and engines. They are responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of this equipment, often used in industries like oil & gas, energy, and manufacturing. Their work includes selecting appropriate materials, conducting stress analyses, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines to meet project requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Rotating Equipment Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Rotating Equipment Design Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering, expertise in machinery design, and often a bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering fields. Familiarity with CAD software, finite element analysis (FEA) tools, and industry standards (such as API or ASME codes) is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. These competencies are essential to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient design of critical rotating machinery in industrial settings.

What is the difference between Rotating Equipment Design Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectRotating Equipment Design EngineerMechanical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical or Mechanical Engineering, possibly PE or relevant certificationsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, professional licensure optional
Work EnvironmentDesign-focused, often in industrial, power, or manufacturing settingsVaried, including design, analysis, manufacturing, or maintenance across industries
Industry UsageCommon in power plants, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial sectorsWidespread across multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing

While both roles require a strong foundation in mechanical principles, the Rotating Equipment Design Engineer specializes in designing and analyzing rotating machinery like turbines, pumps, and compressors, often within industrial settings. The Mechanical Engineer has a broader scope, working on various mechanical systems across industries. The roles overlap in skills and credentials but differ mainly in focus and application.

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Infographic showing various Rotating Equipment Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,150 per year, or $42.4 per hour.
Rotating Equipment Engineer - Midstream

Rotating Equipment Engineer - Midstream

HollyFrontier

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Basic Function
HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer. This position conducts engineering assignments for the Reliability Department and functions as a technical specialist, initiating and developing moderately complex engineering concepts. This position is open to the locations of Artesia, NM, Dallas, TX, Tulsa, OK, Salt Lake City, UT, Cheyenne, WY, or Casper, WY. 
Job Duties
  • Develop, maintain, and interpret pipeline hydraulics, system curves, and pump curves to optimally define the proper operating region
  • Define and manage key performance indicators (KPI) to measure the effectiveness of the Rotating Equipment Reliability Program
  • Uses common engineering concepts to perform engineering evaluations, FEED studies for new projects, and assignments for the technical services department
  • Estimates the cost and feasibility of reliability projects, supervises contractors and field activities as needed.
  • Knowledgeable on industry specifications regarding design and construction of rotating equipment and associated infrastructure considering appropriate materials of construction and corrosion controls.
  • Use common engineering process to evaluate, recommend, improve our mechanical systems into a reliability program development including performance measurements like efficiency, vibration, temperature and preventive maintenance intervals.
  • Recommend and implement improvements in operations procedures and maintenance procedures as needed.
  • Develop and/or review technical specifications, contract documents and cost estimates for rotating equipment and associated infrastructure (i.e. pumps, starters, transformers, VFDs, MCC)
  • Upgrade, design, configure, maintain and monitor Pipeline/Terminal equipment according to applicable specs. Review proposals of vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment
  • Develop small capital project scopes, budgets and AFE's.
  • Review temporary piping clamps to ensure adequate design to maintain mechanical integrity
  • Review large capital projects design and construction, ensuring specifications and API codes are adhered to.
  • Perform risk evaluations of existing equipment, recommend upgrades or inspection plans as appropriate.
  • Evaluates inspection findings and when needed facilitates and/or performs Fitness For Service evaluations for fixed equipment
  • Track and report key performance indicators for reliability department

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

Five to ten years' progressive experience in a pipeline, terminals, refinery or similar chemical processing facility.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.

Education Level
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or work history in mechanical reliability commiserate with an engineering degree is required.
Required Skills

Intermediate knowledge of commonly used Pipeline and Terminal engineering mechanical specifications and related ASME/API codes.  Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential.  Ability to communicate effectively with others, strong verbal communication skills, advanced level of reading and writing, ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.  Advanced ability to work effectively with multiple groups throughout the Organization.  Strong spreadsheet and word processing applications knowledge; strong interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills; ability to provide training to multiple groups on a variety of applicable assigned discipline topics.  Knowledge of various process hazard analysis and root cause analysis methodologies is required.  Ability to coordinate all phases of a project from cradle to grave. ISO 18436-2 CAT II certification, or willingness to acquire the certification is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software is preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
May be responsible for the supervision of contractors.
Work Conditions
Office and plant based with up to 25% travel required.  Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.
Benefits
HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Parental Bonding Time
  • Employee Discounts
We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.
Physical Requirements
Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceive color differences,  required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential (inability to maintain standard insurance rates is grounds for dismissal), valid State driver's license and proof of insurance required. Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination.  Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.
Our One HF Sinclair Culture:
At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.
About HF Sinclair Corporation
HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation 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, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

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