Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing-a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world-is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City , we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

At PROENERGY, we emphasize a ONE-TEAM approach where our Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Start-Up, Document Controls, and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a Mechanical Engineer reporting to our Principal Mechanical Engineer that has a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. The Mechanical Engineer will create deliverables for our EPC projects including calculations, equipment specifications, and P&IDs. As we establish our in-house mechanical standards you will help to review our third party client designs, including equipment suppliers. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you coordinate multiple jobs, develop guidelines and procedures, and provide design oversight to our subsidiaries. This position will be in the office in Leawood, KS as we build our culture in person.

Reports To: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Work Location: 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211

Position Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of power projects.
• Design mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Write technical specifications for equipment and material procurement or installation during construction.
• Produce design calculations and system flow models for the major balance of plant piping systems and equipment within the plant.
• Help to develop and maintain a series of piping system design guidelines and specifications that adhere to appropriate industry codes and standards.
• Help to develop and maintain a database of standard pipe support details to implement on new EPC projects.
• Maintain a series of standard equipment specifications by providing regular updates implementing design improvements or lessons learned from previous projects.
• Work with in house and third-party designers to route piping systems for power plant systems including simple cycle gas balance of plant systems.
• Quality check the project 3D model with the design team to identify interferences and constructability optimizations.
• Resolve client comments to the mechanical deliverables.
• Complete as-builts by utilizing RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings from construction to develop "Conformed to Construction Records" as required.
• Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
• Help develop, review, and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure design standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and find practical applications.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Check design for consistency, safety, operability, quality and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience writing equipment procurement specifications and reviewing vendor submittals for compliance with the specifications or EPC contract.
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD applications to help coordinate drawing deliverables.
• Basic understanding of design software such as: Plant 3D, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Fathom, Arrow, Caesar or Autopipe, Word and Excel. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Participates in team environment effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to the success of the team.
• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks with set expectations.
• Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Supports continuous improvement and change to the department efforts.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker
• Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, Designers and constructability personnel in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish our goals.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with the intent to pursue a full Professional Engineers (PE) License.
• Experience working on an EPC team.
• Aconex Document Controls software knowledge
• General understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles
• Working knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal and estimate process

It is PROENERGY's policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.