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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power

Detroit, MI, USFull-time$135k–$210k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead mechanical engineer for coal and natural gas fired generation facilities, handling front-end planning, final design, and construction administration.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (power generation)

Builds

Mechanical systems for coal and natural gas power plants

Domain

Power generation / Energy

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, cost estimation, project scheduling, leadership, hydraulic calculations, pump selection, pipe sizing and routing, P&ID development, equipment lifecycle 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 to less experienced staff; lead mechanical design projects for power generation facilities; perform equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, and pipe selection; manage air quality control systems and effluent guidelines; conduct mechanical equipment condition assessments.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC