Mechanical Design Engineer II

Join a World-Renowned Innovator in Power Generation and Energy Technology

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer II to support our client, a global leader in the energy industry, at their North Chesterfield, VA location. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge steam turbine service engineering projects that help deliver reliable, efficient power solutions worldwide. If you're passionate about engineering excellence, problem-solving, and making an impact in the energy sector, this role offers the chance to work alongside industry experts on complex and meaningful projects.

At a Glance

• Location: North Chesterfield, VA 23237 | 100% Onsite

• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Pay Rate: $59.62 per hour

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Design Engineer II, you will play a critical role in supporting steam turbine service engineering activities across industrial, fossil, and nuclear power generation applications. You'll collaborate with engineering teams, field professionals, sourcing specialists, and customers to ensure high-quality, reliable product solutions throughout the lifecycle of critical power generation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to field engineers and service managers during outage planning and execution.

• Support customer-facing teams by addressing steam turbine design, service, and application-related questions.

• Lead small-scale steam turbine service engineering projects, including interchangeability studies and technical evaluations.

• Conduct root cause analysis investigations and develop corrective and preventive actions for product and process non-conformances.

• Partner with parts engineering and sourcing teams to ensure design requirements related to form, fit, and function are achieved.

• Evaluate material substitutions and support resolution of product non-conformance issues.

• Collaborate with global engineering teams on steam turbine design improvements and service solutions.

• Provide technical expertise related to steam turbine rotating and stationary components, inspections, repairs, assembly, disassembly, and startup activities.

• Travel domestically to support customer site visits and project needs as required (approximately 5% travel).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in steam turbine service engineering.

• Minimum 1+ year of field execution experience , preferably within the power generation industry.

• Strong understanding of steam turbine systems and balance-of-plant operations.

• Experience supporting outage planning, execution, inspections, repairs, and operational activities.

• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and root cause investigation skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to effectively manage priorities and contribute to project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NX CAD drafting/design software .

• Familiarity with industrial, fossil, and nuclear steam turbine applications.

• Established project management experience.

• Knowledge of steam turbine component inspection methodologies and repair processes.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across engineering, sourcing, and customer-facing teams.

• Adaptable, team-oriented mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an engineering role—it's an opportunity to help shape the future of power generation while working with some of the industry's most respected professionals.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

Work with a globally recognized leader in energy technology and innovation.

Contribute to projects that directly impact power reliability and efficiency for customers worldwide.

Gain exposure to advanced steam turbine technologies across industrial, fossil, and nuclear applications.

Collaborate with global engineering teams and expand your technical expertise.

Enjoy a stable Monday-Friday schedule with limited travel requirements.

Be part of a culture that values safety, quality, innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Whether you're solving complex engineering challenges, supporting critical outage activities, or driving technical improvements that keep essential infrastructure running, your work will make a meaningful impact.

If you're an experienced mechanical engineer with a passion for steam turbine technology and a desire to make a difference in the global energy industry, we want to hear from you.

Apply today through PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step toward an exciting future in power generation engineering.

Your expertise can help power the world.

Pay Details: $59.62 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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