Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation
Lead mechanical design for power generation projects, mentor staff, and manage client coordination.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Prepare cost estimates, work plans, and schedules using independent engineering judgment • Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers • Maintain regular communication and coordination with clients, partners, and contractors • Lead mechanical engineering for natural‑gas and coal‑fired power generation projects • Design air‑quality control and effluent limitation systems • Perform comprehensive piping design, including pipe/valve selection, material choice, routing, and support • Develop and review P&IDs for accurate system representation • Conduct equipment condition assessments and life‑cycle cost analyses • Design plumbing systems for sanitary and potable water applications • Engineer pumping and piping systems for fluids, gases, blowers, steam, and compressed air • Select and size tanks and vessels to meet project requirements • Specify and coordinate instrumentation for pumps, tanks, and vessels
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸mechanical lead
- ▸piping design
- ▸p&id development
- ▸equipment assessment
- ▸client coordination
What You Bring
Kimley‑Horn is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with over ten years of experience to join its Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas office. The role involves leading mechanical engineering efforts for natural‑gas and coal‑fired power generation projects and providing expertise in air‑quality control, effluent limitation, and comprehensive piping system design. The engineer will also mentor junior staff and maintain communication with clients and external partners. • Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering design experience • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license • Experience with task management, concept design, and supporting project management tasks • Ability to coordinate with clients, attend meetings, and oversee quality standards
Requirements
- ▸10 years
- ▸pe license
- ▸project management
- ▸power generation
- ▸air quality
- ▸piping design
Benefits
Kimley‑Horn emphasizes a people‑first culture where clients, employees, and quality are prioritized. The firm’s values foster an environment where passionate and proactive employees can thrive, reflected in its consistent ranking on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years. Employees benefit from strong retention, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing contributions • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options • Flexible time‑off policies, including personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays • Financial wellness programs such as student‑loan matching and performance‑based bonuses • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs • Family‑friendly benefits including new‑parent leave, family‑building resources, and childcare support
Work Environment
Office Full-Time