Lead Mechanical Engineer - Gas Power Generation
$121,680–$176,436 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead mechanical engineering execution of utility-scale gas power generation projects from proposal development through construction and commissioning. Develop preliminary mechanical designs for proposals, lead Basis of Design (BOD) development, and review engineering packages to ensure quality and compliance. Coordinate activities with Owners, Engineers of Record, and equipment manufacturers while driving constructability reviews and technical risk assessments. Mentor engineers and establish standards across gas turbine, reciprocating engine, and balance of plant systems. Requires PE license, seven years of progressive experience, and remote work. Competitive pay ranges from $121,680 to $176,436.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited college
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within one year of hire
- Seven or more years of progressive mechanical engineering experience supporting utility-scale power generation, industrial facilities, EPC, heavy infrastructure, or related industries
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating complex mechanical engineering projects
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting gas turbine facilities, reciprocating engine generation plants, simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants, or balance of plant (BOP) systems
- Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment layouts, piping systems, fuel gas systems, cooling water systems, auxiliary mechanical equipment, and power generation infrastructure
- Experience working with gas turbine OEMs, reciprocating engine manufacturers, or EPC firms supporting utility-scale power generation projects
- Experience collaborating with Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), equipment manufacturers, EPC partners, and construction teams throughout the engineering lifecycle
- Proven ability to lead mechanical engineering teams while mentoring and developing technical talent
- Passion for driving engineering innovation, establishing mechanical engineering standards, and continuously improving engineering quality across complex power generation projects
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