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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Boiler/HRSG/Packaged Modules

Black & Veatch · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

The Boiler, HRSG, and Packaged Module Engineer supports projects with steam generation and air quality control equipment. Projects are diverse and range in size and complexity, including root cause analysis, feasibility studies, FEL1-3, AACE Class 5-3, EPC contracts, startup and commissioning, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Critically think through issues clients experience with their steam generation (e.g., Rankine boilers, HRSGs, auxiliary boilers), draft (e.g., ID fans, ductwork), and air quality control equipment (e.g., FGDs, ESPs, PJFFs, and SCRs) and supporting systems to identify potential resolutions.
  • Have a working knowledge of how to apply design codes (e.g., ASME Section VIII, Division I; NFPA 85, NFPA 497, etc.) and federal regulations (40 CFR 60, 75, and 63).
  • Develop technical specifications for the procurement of steam generation, draft, and air quality control equipment.
  • Perform technical evaluations of formal bids received in response to issued specifications and support project teams in awarding the contract.
  • Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to select the most technically acceptable design solutions.
  • Review drawings and documents from suppliers for completeness and acceptability of design and conformance to specifications and contracts.
  • Effectively communicate with other engineering disciplines to integrate equipment designs within the overall project.
  • Attend factory acceptance tests, identifying issues or confirming the equipment is ready to ship.
  • Support startup and commissioning teams.
  • Develop calculations to support projects’ design.
  • Write reports summarizing the work completed and the findings from studies executed for clients.
  • Interface with clients, leading project meetings.
  • Present at technical conferences when opportunities are available.
  • Aid juniors to develop their engineering skills.

Requirements

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
  • Minimum of 11 years related work experience.

Qualifications

  • A solid understanding of basic science and engineering principles.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, notably Excel, for developing calculations.
  • Familiarity with industrial facilities and their operations, specifically general safety expectations.
  • Experience with US EPA regulations and how they are applied to industry, specifically power plants via BACT, Four-Factor, and other analyses.
  • Experience with emissions regulations and how to demonstrate their compliance via CEMS and EPA Part 60 test methods.
  • Experience with NFPA 85 and ASME Section VIII, Division 1.
  • Mentoring skills to work with and encourage junior staff.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.

Skills

  • Design codes (ASME, NFPA)
  • Regulations (40 CFR 60, 75, 63)
  • Technical writing
  • Project management
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills

Benefits

  • Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Paid vacation and holiday time.
  • Sick time.
  • Dependent sick time.
  • Company-matched 401k plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Vendor discounts.
  • Employment referral program.
  • AD&D insurance.
  • Pre-taxed accounts.
  • Voluntary legal plan.
  • B&V Credit Union membership.

Pay

Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 017

Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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