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Staff Mechanical Specialist - Power Generation
Direct Hire | $160,000 - $190,000 | Hybrid Available
Join a leading engineering team supporting power generation projects across Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and Louisiana. We are seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Specialist with a strong background in power plants, thermal systems, and mechanical equipment design. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex power generation projects involving rotating and fixed equipment while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and equipment selection for power generation facilities.
- Perform equipment sizing calculations and develop technical specifications.
- Design and review P&IDs, PFDs, and mechanical system documentation.
- Support the selection of boilers, condensers, cooling towers, pumps, tanks, blowers, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related equipment.
- Review vendor drawings, bids, and technical submittals.
- Conduct plant site visits and gather operational data.
- Ensure designs comply with ASME, API, TEMA, and other applicable industry standards.
- Collaborate with clients, project teams, and other engineering disciplines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- 7 years of experience in mechanical, thermal, or process design within the power generation industry.
- Experience with power plant equipment, process systems, and engineering design calculations.
- Working knowledge of Thermoflow, PIPE-FLO, Fathom, Impulse, or similar engineering software.
- Strong understanding of rotating equipment, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, pumps, turbines, and related systems.
- Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
- FE certification or progress toward PE licensure is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- AD&D Insurance
- People Perks Program
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Salary : $160,000 - $190,000