Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Power Generation experience to join our offices in Muscatine, IA, Des Moines IA, Chicago IL, Minneapolis MN or Denver CO.

This position is for a candidate with 10+ years of experience performing functions which require the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in performing a sequence of related engineering tasks.

You will work as a discipline lead or project engineer with mentoring opportunities for building project management skills and capabilities on a variety of projects.

You must have experience in the power generation industry, university central plants, industrial facilities, or related fields.

Work is expected to include new plant design, existing plant retrofits and upgrades (such as liquid, gas, or steam process systems), industrial / process facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects.

The projects will vary in size and location.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role is responsible for determining the technical approach, validating the design criteria, directing more junior staff, and performing detailed design tasks such as calculations, specifications, and drawing preparation.

You will be expected to perform design duties with minimal supervision and have the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.

Ideally, we would like you to have some experience developing 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 are a plus. Candidates should have some experience in applying mechanical engineering concepts, application and adherence to national codes, and means and methods for power generation or similar industries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Serves as a technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas.

Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual design through detailed design, this includes coordinating with other team or project members including other disciplines (structural, electrical, civil, and I&C)

• Support preparation of engineering and cost estimating reports through collection and analysis of data
• 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 material
• Lead and mentor our 2D / 3D designers and less experienced engineers to develop designs and prepare drawings for project
• Work with 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 efforts for clients and / or project needs
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction events
• 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
• 10+ years of relevant Power Generation design experience
• Possess PE, or able to obtain PE within 1 year
• Experience with Combustion and Steam Turbines

Ideal Skills :

• Experience with Reciprocating Engines
• Experience with Hydrogen Systems
• Simple Cycle, Central Plant, Combined Heat and Power experience

Base Compensation : $117,900 - $158,200

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation.

The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that is committed to innovative growth and improving lives in the communities where we live and work?

Stanley Consultants is an award winning, interdisciplinary consulting firm providing program management, planning, design, permitting, engineering, and environmental services.

Recognized for its commitment to client service and a passion to make a difference, Stanley Consultants brings global knowledge, experience, and capabilities to serve federal, municipal, and industrial clients.

Stanley Consultants solves complex challenges in power generation and delivery, transportation, water, energy, and industrial plants, building services, and the environment.

Since 1913, Stanley Consultants has successfully completed more than 50,000 projects globally in more than 100 countries, including all 50 of the United States and its territories.

Throughout our history, Stanley Consultants has remained an employee-owned company, committed to a legacy of professional independence and objectivity.

The commitment to private ownership, shared responsibility and reward has sustained us for more than 100 years.

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