Senior Mechanical Engineer
An employee-owned engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support multidisciplinary projects across the power generation, oil & gas, manufacturing, and industrial infrastructure sectors. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work on projects from concept development through detailed design and construction support.
The successful candidate will develop and review engineering calculations, equipment specifications, construction drawings, and technical reports while collaborating closely with project teams and clients. This individual may also serve as a lead engineer or project manager on complex capital projects.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Design
- Develop mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, and bid packages for industrial facilities.
- Select and specify mechanical equipment and system components.
- Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, proposals, and client deliverables.
- Support design reviews and quality assurance efforts.
Technical Areas of Focus
- Simple-cycle power generation facilities and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects.
- Natural gas boiler systems.
- Compressor stations and pipeline facilities.
- Gas processing and dehydration systems.
- Bulk material handling systems, conveyors, crushers, screening, and separation processes.
- Mechanical equipment installation, plant layouts, and retrofit projects.
- Repairs and modifications to large rotating and stationary equipment.
- Plant expansions and industrial facility upgrades.
Project Leadership
- Plan, coordinate, and execute projects while managing scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Communicate project status and technical information to internal teams and clients.
- Support proposal development and client relationship management.
Field Support
- Conduct periodic site visits for construction observation, field verification, and project execution support.
- Serve as a lead engineer or project manager on industrial capital projects.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
- Experience with industrial facility or energy infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and engineering modeling software.
- Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel periodically for project work.
- Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred
- 15+ years of consulting engineering experience.
- Industrial construction project experience.
- Direct client-facing and business development experience.
- Experience developing construction drawings and bid packages.
- Demonstrated project or task leadership experience.
Work Environment
- Hybrid work arrangement available.
- Occasional domestic travel and fieldwork required.
- Opportunity to work on projects supporting critical industrial and energy infrastructure.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Employee ownership/profit-sharing opportunities.
- Professional development assistance, training, and mentorship.
- Generous paid time off and family leave programs.
- Wellness and safety-focused benefits and resources.
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