What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Jedson Engineering?
Mechanical Power Engineer
Who We Are
Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and a local office in Kansas City, MO. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power and heavy industrial market markets across the nation. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!
The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson’s engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.
Who We Are
Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and a local office in Kansas City, MO. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power and heavy industrial market markets across the nation. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!
- WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: This person will bring extensive experience to work on industrial projects including design of power generation systems, equipment recommendations based off client needs, and technical project leadership. Projects range from small facility modifications to complex EPC contracts. Some travel to project and construction sites will be required.
- Experience sizing, selecting, and producing specifications for capital and balance of plant (BOP) equipment including but not limited to combustion turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), emission control equipment, material handling equipment, condensers, heat exchangers, fuel gas conditioning systems, compressor equipment, water treatment systems, sample/chemical feed systems, pumps, plant utilities, control valves, instrumentation, and distributed control systems (DCS).
- Review and approve vendor submittals to confirm equipment satisfies specification requirements.
- Complete heat and mass balances for projects using Thermoflex and self-developed software.
- Manage department operations by maintaining project schedules and staffing projections.
- Facilitate inter-discipline coordination with the structural and electrical engineering divisions.
- Assist business development by producing estimate fees and proposals for new projects.
- Develop system and plant models for engineering analysis to optimize project efficiency.
- Author reports to summarize technical/commercial conclusions following client requested studies.
- Design and engineer medium voltage power generation systems for gas generator packages
- Develop conceptual layouts and sketches to drive the most efficient design on a project-by-project basis
- Participate in the planning, scheduling and coordinating detailed phases of mechanical engineering projects
- Work products will include: one-line diagrams, protective relay settings, three line drawings, arc flash assessment and mitigation
- Perform power energy and power quality audits
- Develop equipment specifications, construction specifications and contractor scope of work documents
The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson’s engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.
- 5-15 years of experience with the design of power generation and distribution equipment, with experience in consulting engineering and construction industry
- Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA)
- Able to handle onsite plant projects with minimal supervision
- Well organized with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operate within budgets and work directly with client engineers and maintenance teams.
- PE license in good standing