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Rotating Equipment Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$165K - $180K/yr

Rotating Equipment Engineer / Reliability Engineer / Mechanical Engineer New York Metro, Connecticut, New Jersey $165,000 - $180,000 + 20% Bonus A Rotating Equipment Engineer is required to provide ...

Rotating Equipment Engineer Work Locations: Tri-State Area: New York Metro, Connecticut, and New Jersey OR Houston, TX areas Compensation: $165K - $180k + 20% bonus Travel up to 40% across fleet ...

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Provides rotating equipment engineering assistance, direction and solutions * Solves technical challenges related to unit operations and capital projects in assigned areas * Upgrades, designs ...

Rotating Equipment Engineer The Rotating Equipment Group is currently comprised of 17 companies spread throughout the United States and still growing! Our aim is to be the primary source for rotating ...

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$92K - $105K/yr

Your role As a Rotating Equipment Engineer, your mission is to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost effective performance of Atlas Copco's rotating equipment by applying expert engineering judgment to ...

Develop the rotating equipment engineering repair scope for all outages, as well as major and turnaround maintenance events.  * Serve as a member of cross-functional team to resolve equipment ...

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$92K - $105K/yr

Your role As a Rotating Equipment Engineer, your mission is to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost effective performance of Atlas Copco's rotating equipment by applying expert engineering judgment to ...

Provides rotating equipment engineering assistance, direction and solutions * Solves technical challenges related to unit operations and capital projects in assigned areas * Upgrades, designs ...

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Houston, MN · On-site

$92K - $105K/yr

Your role As a Rotating Equipment Engineer, your mission is to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost effective performance of Atlas Copco's rotating equipment by applying expert engineering judgment to ...

Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices for rotating equipment repair. Education: * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. * Vibration analysis or reliability ...

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Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices for rotating equipment repair. Education: * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. * Vibration analysis or reliability ...

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Update and maintain engineering specifications for rotating equipment * Analyze possible rerates and upgrades to improve through put and reliability of critical equipment trains. * Provide ...

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How much do rotating equipment engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for rotating equipment engineer in the United States is $135,468.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $156,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Rotating Equipment Engineer job?

A Rotating Equipment Engineer is responsible for the design, selection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of machinery with rotating components, such as compressors, pumps, turbines, and fans. They work in industries like oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency. Their role involves conducting performance analysis, overseeing installations, and implementing maintenance strategies to minimize downtime. They also collaborate with other engineering disciplines to optimize equipment performance and safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rotating Equipment Engineer position, and why are they important?

A Rotating Equipment Engineer should have strong mechanical engineering expertise, familiarity with rotating machinery like pumps, compressors, and turbines, and typically hold at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Proficiency with technical tools such as vibration analysis equipment, reliability-centered maintenance software, and knowledge of relevant standards like API or ASME is often required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams are key soft skills. These qualities are crucial to ensure safe, efficient operation and maintenance of critical rotating assets in industrial environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Rotating Equipment Engineer?

A Rotating Equipment Engineer's daily responsibilities often include monitoring the performance of rotating machinery, analyzing equipment data to detect potential problems, and coordinating maintenance or repair activities. You’ll frequently conduct root cause failure analysis, develop preventive maintenance plans, and work closely with maintenance teams, reliability engineers, and operations staff to ensure optimal equipment reliability. Additionally, you may be involved in specifying and sizing new equipment for projects, keeping up-to-date documentation, and supporting improvements to asset management strategies. This role provides a dynamic blend of hands-on troubleshooting, technical analysis, and collaboration across departments.

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Rotating Equipment Engineer

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Verto People

New York, NY • On-site

$165K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Rotating Equipment Engineer / Reliability Engineer / Mechanical Engineer

 

New York Metro, Connecticut, New Jersey

 

$165,000 - $180,000 + 20% Bonus

 

A Rotating Equipment Engineer is required to provide fleet-wide engineering support across power generation sites, with a focus on rotating equipment reliability, outage support and continuous improvement.

This role offers a strong salary and bonus package, technical ownership across critical assets, and the opportunity to lead rotating equipment programs covering pumps, motors, steam turbine auxiliaries, gearboxes, bearings, lubrication systems and associated Balance of Plant equipment. Travel will be up to 40% across fleet sites for evaluations, inspections and outage execution.

Rotating Equipment Engineer / Reliability Engineer / Mechanical Engineer Benefits:

  • Salary of $165,000 - $180,000
  • 20% bonus
  • Fleet-wide technical ownership across rotating equipment programs
  • Exposure to planned and forced outage support across power generation sites

The Rotating Equipment Engineer / Reliability Engineer / Mechanical Engineer Role:

  • Lead fleet rotating equipment programs covering inspections, condition monitoring, vibration analysis, deficiency tracking and corrective actions
  • Act as the technical point of support for pumps, motors, fans, compressors, gearboxes, couplings, bearings, lubrication systems and turbine auxiliaries
  • Investigate reliability issues including cavitation, electrical faults, bearing and seal degradation, misalignment, balance and vibration
  • Analyse operational and condition data to support root cause analysis and improve equipment reliability and availability
  • Provide engineering support during planned and forced outages, including scope development, repair evaluation and inspection review
  • Review alignment, balance and rotating equipment inspection results, recommending practical engineering solutions
  • Work with plant teams, OEMs and third-party contractors to implement consistent engineering standards and best practice
  • Travel up to 40% across fleet sites to support evaluations, inspections and outage execution

Rotating Equipment Engineer / Reliability Engineer / Mechanical Engineer Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience within power generation
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering experience is preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Electrical, Industrial or related Engineering disciplines may be considered with relevant rotating equipment experience
  • Experience with pumps, motors, turbines, vibration analysis, alignment, lubrication systems and outage support
  • Background in utility, power generation or comparable industrial environments
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical ability and the ability to manage multiple rotating equipment programs
  • Professional Engineer license preferred but not required

Apply now for more information about this Rotating Equipment Engineer opportunity.