Construction and Commissioning Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mitsubishi Power Americas; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401K Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Employee Appreciation Programs

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas is looking for a Construction And Commissioning Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in New York. This role involves providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering along with extensive experience in power generation. The role includes overseeing team performance and streamlining construction and commissioning processes for efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in power generation construction or field engineering.
• Experience in developing construction and commissioning procedures.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas and steam turbines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for construction and commissioning activities.
• Oversee development of procedures ensuring alignment with standards.
• Manage a team of engineers and resource allocation.

Skills

Gas turbines

Steam turbines

Project management software

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Construction And Commissioning Mechanical Engineering Manager – Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The Construction and Commissioning Mechanical Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary engineering team providing technical guidance and troubleshooting for construction and commissioning of power generation projects. This role ensures development, governance, and continuous improvement of procedures while serving as a key interface between engineering, project management, and site execution teams for Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle (CCGT), and CHP projects. The position also leads efforts, collaborates with leadership, and provides strategic oversight to ensure efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Lead technical support efforts for construction and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting, field issue resolution, and guidance on mechanical installation, alignment, and system readiness.
• Oversee development, review, and governance of construction and commissioning procedures ensuring alignment with OEM standards, contractual requirements, codes, and field practices.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers, including resource allocation, performance management, mentoring, and workload planning.
• Act as the primary technical interface across engineering, project management, quality, and site teams, aligning execution strategies and resolving cross-functional challenges.
• Support execution readiness and risk reduction through constructability reviews, RCA activities, and ensuring milestone preparedness for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards while supporting audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline from college or university and 12+ Years extensive direct experience in power generation construction, commissioning, or field engineering is required.
• Demonstrate experience developing and executing construction and commissioning procedures with prior team leadership or technical leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, auxiliary systems, and combined cycle or CHP plant configurations.
• Proven ability to resolve complex field issues and collaborate effectively with site teams, OEMs, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with proficiency in engineering tools, project management software, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, electronic mail required.
• Minimal travel May be required – potential to visit project sites involving both domestic and international travel for up to 30% of the assigned work year.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.