Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Jedson Engineering . Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and a local office in Kansas City, MO. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power and heavy industrial marketmarkets across the nation. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!

Responsibilities

• This person will bring extensive experience to work on industrial projects including design of power generation systems, equipment recommendations based off client needs, and technical project leadership. Projects range from small facility modifications to complex EPC contracts. Some travel to project and construction sites will be required.
• Experience sizing, selecting, and producing specifications for capital and balance of plant (BOP) equipment including but not limited to combustion turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), emission control equipment, material handling equipment, condensers, heat exchangers, fuel gas conditioning systems, compressor equipment, water treatment systems, sample/chemical feed systems, pumps, plant utilities, control valves, instrumentation, and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Review and approve vendor submittals to confirm equipment satisfies specification requirements.
• Complete heat and mass balances for projects using Thermoflex and self-developed software.
• Manage department operations by maintaining project schedules and staffing projections.
• Facilitate inter-discipline coordination with the structural and electrical engineering divisions.
• Assist business development by producing estimate fees and proposals for new projects.
• Develop system and plant models for engineering analysis to optimize project efficiency.
• Author reports to summarize technical/commercial conclusions following client requested studies.
• Develop conceptual layouts and sketches to drive the most efficient design on a project-by-project basis
• Participate in the planning, scheduling and coordinating detailed phases of mechanical engineering projects
• Work products will include: one-line diagrams, protective relay settings, three line drawings, arc flash assessment and mitigation
• Perform power energy and power quality audits
• Develop equipment specifications, construction specifications and contractor scope of work documents

Qualifications

• 5-15+ years of experience with the design of power generation and distribution equipment, with experience in consulting engineering and construction industry
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA)
• Able to handle onsite plant projects with minimal supervision
• Well organized with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operate within budgets and work directly with client engineers and maintenance teams
• PE license in good standing

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Location: Overland Park, KS