Overview In this role you will lead mechanical design and evaluation for coal and natural gas-fired generation facilities, supporting front-end planning, final design, and construction administration. You will collaborate with project managers, equipment suppliers, clients, and other engineers to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions. This position tackles complex mechanical challenges, driving improvements and ensuring project success from design through startup. You will shape equipment selections, performance analyses, and lifecycle assessments in a dynamic power-environment.
Responsibilities- Lead mechanical design projects for natural gas and coal-fired generation facilities
- Develop front-end planning, preliminary design, and code analysis
- Prepare bidding documents and specifications for final design
- Oversee construction administration and review submittals
- Interface with project managers, suppliers, clients, and other disciplines
- Perform equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, and pump selection
- Select and size piping, pipe materials, and fittings; plan pipe supports and routing
- Create and review P&ID's; conduct lifecycle cost analysis and equipment condition assessment
- Plumbing, pumping, and piping for fluids/gases; assess tank/vessel sizing
- Identify instrumentation locations for pumps, vessels, and tanks
- Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced staff
- Engage in regular client interactions and problem-solving
- Other duties as assigned
Key requirements- ABET-accredited BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related)
- 7 years of related mechanical experience
- EPC project experience preferred
- PE license preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Arrow, Fathom, and SmartPlant P&ID is a plus
- Ability to devise new approaches to solving complex problems
- excellent written and verbal communication
- strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- leadership and mentoring of staff
- air quality control systems
- effluent limitation guideline management
- equipment sizing and application
