Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Stanley Consultants · Des Moines, IA · 4 days ago

HybridFull-time

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning, industry-leading global consulting engineering firm dedicated to client experience and solving complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world. With over a century of experience in energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we integrate the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. As an employee-owned organization, we prioritize a People First approach, offering flexible work options, competitive pay, and great benefits.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with power generation experience to join one of our offices. This role is for a candidate with 15+ years of experience performing mechanical engineering tasks, serving as a discipline lead or project engineer with mentoring opportunities. You will work on a variety of projects, including new plant design, existing plant retrofits, and upgrades for liquid, gas, or steam process systems, as well as industrial and energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas.
Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual through detailed design, coordinating with other disciplines (structural, electrical, civil, and I&C).
Support preparation of engineering and cost estimating reports through data collection and analysis.
Prepare and check design computations for system design, equipment and pipe sizing, and determining conditions of service.
Assist in the preparation of technical specifications for equipment and materials.
Lead and mentor 2D/3D designers and less experienced engineers to develop designs and prepare drawings.
Use design and equipment sizing software to prepare engineering and design documents.
Perform or assist with occasional field or site visits for observations, data collection, and documentation.
Consult with construction personnel concerning design constructability, field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited four-year college.
15+ years of relevant power generation design experience.
Possess a Professional Engineering (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year.
Experience in natural gas power generation.
Experience with process flow diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, mass and energy balances, system hydraulic modeling, pipe stress analysis, and equipment sizing.
Background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
Familiarity with national codes and standards for power generation or similar industries.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing reciprocating engine, simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or combined heat and power plants.
Experience using Thermoflow Suite, CAESAR II, and/or Pipe-Flo software.

Benefits

Member-Owned: Aligns client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away: Numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards: Company stock ownership, generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement plans.