Construction and Commissioning Mechanical Engineering Manager

PowerToFly; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & holidays

Development programs

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power is seeking a Construction and Commissioning Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for construction and commissioning of power projects, including Simple Cycle, CCGT and CHP configurations.

You will govern procedures, align engineering, project management and site execution, and drive continuous improvement, safety and quality while mentoring engineers and coordinating with OEMs and suppliers. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 12+ years in power generation construction, commissioning, or field engineering.
• Experience developing and executing construction and commissioning procedures with prior team leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and CHP/CCGT configurations.
• Proven ability to resolve complex field issues and coordinate with site teams, OEMs, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and proficiency with standard MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for construction and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and field issue resolution.
• Oversee development and governance of construction and commissioning procedures in line with OEM standards and codes.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers: resource allocation, performance management, mentoring, workload planning.
• Serve as the primary technical interface across engineering, project management, quality, and site teams.
• Support readiness and risk reduction through constructability reviews and milestone planning.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Field troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Email

Project management software

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.

Why Should You Apply?

• 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.