Mechanical Engineer (Power Plant/ Industrial Facilities)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, procurement, installation, and modification of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Develop engineering packages, technical specifications, and scopes of work for plant improvement projects.
• Evaluate existing system performance and recommend upgrades or modifications.
• Participate in project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and engineering reviews.
• Prepare equipment specifications for: Heat exchangers, Pumps, Pressure vessels, Cooling systems, Tanks, Process equipment.
• Develop equipment inquiry and RFQ packages.
• Review vendor proposals and perform technical bid evaluations.
• Provide recommendations for equipment selection and procurement.
• Review supplier documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct field walkdowns and collect engineering data required for project execution.
• Support plant operations, maintenance, and reliability initiatives.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), specifications, and technical documents.
• Coverage with operations, maintenance, project management, procurement, and construction teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in one or more of the following industries: Power Generation, Utilities, Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Refining, Manufacturing, or Heavy Industrial Facilities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and industrial equipment.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working in operating industrial facilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with engineering software and CAD tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience at nuclear generating stations.
• Combined Cycle Power Plant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience supporting capital projects and facility upgrades.
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and engineering best practices.

Prefered Skills and Experience

• Nuclear power experience.
• Combined Cycle Power Plant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass extensive background screening required for access to a nuclear facility.

LinkedIn Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Power Generation
• Nuclear Power Plant Engineering
• Utility Operations
• Heat Exchangers
• Piping Systems
• Cooling Systems
• Pumps
• Pressure Vessels
• Mechanical Design
• Equipment Upgrades
• Facility Operations
• Metallurgy
• Project Scoping
• Engineering Design
• Technical Specifications
• Vendor Management
• RFQ Development
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Field Engineering
• Industrial Facilities
• Energy Industry
• Combined Cycle Power Plants
• Industrial Maintenance
• Engineering
• Procurement
• Capital Projects Management

LinkedIn Screening Question

This position supports projects at a U.S. nuclear power generation facility. Are you a U.S. Citizen and able to pass extensive nuclear facility background screening and access requirements?