Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Job Title Mechanical Engineer Location Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA Job Type Hybrid Requisition ID 11205 Job Summary Stanley Consultants is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for one of our offices. This position is for a candidate with 5-15 years of experience performing functions which require the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in performing a sequence of related engineering tasks. You will work as a design engineer or discipline lead depending on the size and complexity of the project with mentoring opportunities for building project management skills and capabilities on a variety of projects. You must have experience in the power generation industry, university central plants, industrial facilities, or related fields. Work is expected to include new plant design, existing plant retrofits and upgrades (such as liquid, gas, or steam process systems), industrial/process facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects. The projects will vary in size and location. The Mechanical Engineer role is responsible for determining the technical approach, validating the design criteria, directing more junior staff, and performing detailed design tasks such as calculations, specifications, and drawing preparation. You will be expected to perform design duties with minimal supervision and have the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. Ideally, we would like you to have some experience developing process flow diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, mass and energy balances, system hydraulic modeling, pipe stress analysis, and equipment sizing. Background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer are a plus. Candidates should have some experience in applying mechanical engineering concepts, application and adherence to national codes, and means and methods for power generation or similar industries. Responsibilities Serves as a technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas. Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual design through detailed design, this includes coordinating with other team or project members including other disciplines (structural, electrical, civil, and I&C) Support preparation of engineering and cost estimating reports through collection and analysis of data Prepare and check design computations for system design, equipment and pipe sizing, and determining conditions of service Assist in the preparation of technical specifications for equipment and material Lead and mentor our 2D/3D designers and less experienced engineers to develop designs and prepare drawings for project Work with design and equipment sizing software to prepare engineering and design documents Perform or assist with occasional field or site visits for observations, data collection, and documentation efforts for clients and/or project needs Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction events Other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four-year college 5+ years of relevant power generation design experience Possess PE, or able to obtain PE within 1 year Preferred Qualifications Experience designing reciprocating engine, simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or combined heat and power plants Experience using Thermoflow Suite, CAESAR II, and/or Pipe-Flo software Salary $107,300 - $139,475 a year (Salary range for CO, IL, or MN locations) The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanley Consultants, Inc.