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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power

Kansas City, MO, USFull-time$135k–$210k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead Mechanical Engineer responsible for front-end planning, preliminary design, final design, and construction administration of mechanical systems for coal and natural gas fired generation facilities.

Role type

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Power Generation)

Builds

Mechanical systems for coal and natural gas fired generation facilities and support facilities

Domain

Power Generation / Energy

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, cost estimation, schedule development, leadership, client communication, equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, pipe and valve selection, P&ID development, lifecycle cost analysis, instrumentation selection

Preferred skills

EPC project experience, Professional Engineering (PE) license, complex problem solving, new approach development

Technologies

Arrow, Fathom, SmartPlant P&ID

Responsibilities

Develop cost opinions, work plans, and schedules; Provide leadership guidance to less experienced staff; Lead mechanical design projects for generation facilities; Perform Air Quality Control Systems and Effluent Limitation Guideline Management; Conduct equipment sizing and application; Perform hydraulic calculations and pump selection; Select and size pipe, valves, and supports; Develop P&ID's; Perform Mechanical Equipment Condition Assessment and Lifecycle cost analysis; Select and locate instrumentation for pumps, vessels, and tanks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities