Engineer-Mechanical Lead

Description

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering projects related to power plants and natural gas pipelines, including design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Support procurement activities by evaluating vendor proposals and ensuring equipment meets project requirements.
• Assist in emergency response and plant outage activities as needed.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, controls, and civil engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Oversee the design and specification of mechanical systems such as turbines, compressors, pumps, piping, pressure vessels, and structural supports.
• Support commissioning, startup, and operational troubleshooting as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mechanical system performance and reduce downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mechanical engineers, designers, technicians and engineering firms.
• Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources related to mechanical engineering scope.
• Ensure all mechanical engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards (ASME, API, ANSI), and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, and environmental compliance activities.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors to resolve technical issues.
• Review and approve mechanical engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Lead mechanical integrity assessments, failure investigations, and root cause analyses to improve equipment reliability and safety.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to other engineers or project staff as assigned to support the process engineering efforts of major process facility projects.

Requirements

• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
• The individual must possess the ability to associate and communicate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• 15 years of engineering experience. Experience in process control engineering within power generation facilities (coal, gas, combined cycle, renewable).
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Travel from 40% of time to engineering offices, field sites and company offices with occasional overnight stays.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, equipment specifications, and industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance issues and standards.
• Ability to travel. accredited program.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
• Must be able to work with a team.
• Project management and vendor coordination experience.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex projects.
• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling.
• Essentially indoors but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities.
• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering a plus.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments, including site visits and inspections. Experience with power plant performance monitoring and optimization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management ANSI/ISA-61511 Other similar industry standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with power plant and pipeline mechanical systems including turbines, compressors, pumps, valves, and piping.

Benefits

• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• The annual salary range for this position will be $185,000-$202,400/yr.
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Infertility Coverage
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Industry competitive pay
• Identity theft protection
• Parental Leave
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance