Principal Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Projects
Core
Provide subject matter expertise and technical leadership for the mechanical design and engineering of thermal power generation projects in development, construction, and operation.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Projects)
Builds
Thermal power generation facilities (gas turbines, RICE, combined-cycle, HRSGs, steam turbines) and associated balance-of-plant systems
Domain
Power generation / Thermal engineering
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, thermal power generation systems, gas turbines, RICE power plants, combined-cycle facilities, HRSGs, steam turbines, balance-of-plant systems, P&ID interpretation, cross-functional coordination, cost/schedule/risk evaluation, operations and maintenance requirements, vendor document review, technical studies, equipment selection, constructability analysis, value engineering, field engineering support, installation review, design optimization, technical bid evaluation, permitting support, asset management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Natural gas and LNG systems, electrical interconnections, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, renewable energy integration, data center power solutions, nuclear, hydroelectric, emerging energy technologies
Technologies
Gas turbines, reciprocating internal combustion engines, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbines, fuel-gas systems, cooling systems, water treatment, compressed air, fire protection, HVAC, piping, pumps, heat exchangers
Responsibilities
Develop, review, and support engineering for mechanical balance-of-plant components; Prepare and review design criteria, calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates; Coordinate interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, and other disciplines; Review EPC, consultant, OEM, and vendor work products for compliance; Perform technical studies, equipment selection, and design optimization; Support procurement through technical bid evaluations and vendor inspections; Provide field engineering support and review installation conformance; Investigate and resolve design, fabrication, and commissioning issues; Support project schedule, budget, risk, and management-of-change activities; Support mechanical completion, testing, commissioning, startup, and turnover; Maintain technical baselines and as-built documentation; Prepare training and operating information; Capture lessons learned and improve standards; Support fuel supply and infrastructure evaluations; Support permitting and environmental activities; Support Operations/Asset Management teams; Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
