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Remote Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Power Systems

$140k - $175k

CyberCoders

Chicago, IL
  • Remote job

Job Description

Job Description

Remote Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Power Systems

Title: Remote Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Power Plant Thermal Cycle Design
Location:   Remote + 5-10% Travel
Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

Founded in 2022, our organization operates as a specialized engineering group within a larger company of more than 500 employees, with approximately 35 engineers dedicated to power generation, thermal systems, and large scale energy infrastructure. We support behind-the-meter power projects, combined cycle facilities, and thermal power systems supplying reliable generation to data centers and industrial customers. At this location, our team delivers full lifecycle engineering for projects ranging from 100 million to 5 billion dollars, including balance of plant design, system modeling, equipment integration, and consulting support across multiple states. We serve major developers, independent power producers, and data center operators throughout the United States. We are currently working on two major design projects involving behind the meter and combined cycle power systems built to supply dedicated electricity to large data centers in Texas and Ohio. The Mechanical Engineer must have hands on experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, heat balance diagrams, and combined cycle thermal cycle modeling.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Perform thermodynamic modeling, heat balance analysis, and cycle performance evaluations for behind-the-meter and combined cycle power systems
  • Develop mechanical design packages for HRSG components, rotating equipment, piping systems, heat exchangers, and balance of plant systems surrounding the turbine island
  • Support engineering reviews, design coordination, and occasional site visits for equipment assessments, construction walkdowns, and technical validation
  • Prepare engineering documentation including P and IDs, equipment datasheets, mechanical specifications, and system integration deliverables for large scale power projects
  • Collaborate with electrical, controls, and project engineering teams to ensure system compatibility, constructability, and performance across all phases of design and execution

What You Need for This Position

  • Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering w/ 5+ years of experience in thermal power, combined cycle, or utility scale plant design
  • Strong understanding of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, heat transfer, and thermodynamic cycle modeling for power generation applications
  • Perform heat balance modeling for combined cycle plants, including HRSG integration, steam turbine performance, and gas turbine exhaust energy recovery.
  • Design mechanical systems surrounding the turbine island, including condensers, feedwater systems, pumps, and heat exchangers.
  • Experience with ASME codes, piping design, rotating equipment, and high energy mechanical systems within balance of plant environments
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, and plant system documentation for large scale power projects
  • Preferred experience with consulting engineering, EPC environments, or field engineering supporting power generation facilities
  • P.E. license strongly preferred, with reciprocity accepted across multiple states

What's In It for You

Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, 401k w/ matching) and more!

IF interested can you provide  an updated resume & salary requirements to  View email address on ziprecruiter.com  

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/23/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.
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