Principal Mechanical Engineer

GIG - General / Generation, Industrial & Govt


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We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work/life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive and meaningful career. Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full-service engineering, procurement, and project management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services. Our Nuclear Services Division specializes in providing high-quality engineering, procurement, design, and project management for operating and new reactor clients, and partners with our other divisions to integrate nuclear design with electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, and distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!

Mesa seeks a Principal Engineer that will manage the effective use of resources and identify areas for improvement, and communicate as appropriate, make audit recommendations, and develop and manage document control policies and procedures, ensuring all QA, regulatory, and client requirements are satisfied.

What We’re Looking for

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA).
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Additional software skills including Bluebeam, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Vault, Plant3D, Inventor, ReCap, SolidWorks, FARO Scene, and other 3D rendering programs preferred.
• The development and review of engineering calculations, design criteria and performing/Checking calculations on various systems and software packages
• Experience with Detailed Stress Analysis – In depth analysis of piping systems, custom piping components, or fabrication assemblies utilizing AutoPIPE, Caesar II, Paulin PRG, Nastran, Inventor, and/or SolidWorks
• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the department.
• Possess a willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Possess a strong knowledge of power generation types – Coal, Gas, Hydro, and Nuclear.
• Possess a strong knowledge of client manufacturing, fabrication, and operational processes.

What You’ll Do

• Applies extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Responsible for scoping, estimating, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects, which may have unique or complex technical or project execution requirements.
• Performs technical and coordination checking/ review of deliverables and other project documents.
• Ensures deliverables comply with Business Unit procedures and meet applicable design requirements.
• Works with the Engineering Manager and Project Managers to define project objectives, prepare design estimates, and define project requirements and design approaches for large or complex projects.
• Capable of acting as Lead Engineer on single/multidisciplinary projects of any size or level of complex.

What You’ll Earn

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

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