What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer – Power Generation position at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC?
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Location: 3500 Colonnade Pkwy Suite 550, Birmingham, AL 35243We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our EPC team, supporting power generation and distribution projects including gas turbines, renewables, BESS, substations, and transmission systems. You will lead the development of high-quality mechanical designs, applying advanced engineering techniques and collaborating across disciplines to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible solutions.
What You'll Do
Develop conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and cost studies for mechanical systems.
Apply advanced engineering methods to complex process and utility piping systems.
Produce estimate-worthy designs, material take-offs, and detailed design sketches.
Perform piping stress analysis, sizing calculations, and select valves, supports, and specialty materials.
Review vendor and interdisciplinary drawings and provide mechanical input.
Assist drafting teams with layout and detailing issues.
Support scope development, procurement documentation, and construction packages.
Conduct fieldwork for data collection, verification, and construction support.
Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to the team.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
PE license highly preferred.
Minimum 7 years of industrial mechanical engineering experience, preferably in EPC projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD/Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of piping system design, stress analysis, supports, safety devices, steam traps, and specialty materials.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and within virtual, cross-functional teams.
What You'll Get
Join a team shaping the future of energy infrastructure. Your mechanical designs will directly impact critical power projects, allowing you to work on cutting-edge systems while growing your expertise in EPC engineering.
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