Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Mechanical Engineer (Power)

• Focus: Mechanical systems for natural gas and coal-fired generation facilities

• Travel: Up to 25%

Description

Lead mechanical engineering projects for power generation facilities, covering front-end planning/preliminary design, final design and bidding document support, and construction administration. Perform and coordinate mechanical system design and evaluation for equipment sizing, piping and valve selection, hydraulic calculations, P&IDs, and plumbing/pumping/pressure systems. Provide cost opinions, work plans, schedules, and guidance to less experienced staff while interfacing with clients, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost opinions, work plans, and schedules

• Conduct and coordinate independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques

• Provide leadership and instruction to less experienced staff

• Meet and correspond regularly with clients or outside personnel

• Lead mechanical design projects related to natural gas and coal fired generation facilities

• Support Air Quality Control Systems and Effluent Limitation Guideline Management

• Perform equipment sizing and application

• Execute hydraulic calculations and pump selection/sizing/application

• Perform pipe and valve selection/sizing and pipe material selection

• Design pipe supports and pipe routing

• Develop and use P&IDs

• Perform mechanical equipment condition assessment and lifecycle cost analysis

• Handle plumbing (sanitary & potable water)

• Conduct pumping/piping for fluids and gases (blowers, steam & compressed air)

• Support tank/vessel selection and sizing, including instrumentation selection and location

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program

• 7 years of related mechanical experience

• FE exam completion as described in the posting (or related ABET degree pathway)

• PE license preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to devise new approaches to solve complex problems

• EPC project experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance and disability benefits

• Time off and wellness programs

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as part of 100% employee-owned company

• Eligibility to participate in 401(k)

• Discretionary year-end incentive bonus program