Lead Mechanical Engineer – Flexible Carolina's Location Options

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Charlotte, NC is seeking a specialist-level Lead Engineer to guide teams on complex power-plant projects, from scoping through performance testing.

This role requires a B.S. in engineering (ABET) or PE, 8+ years of experience in power plant design and EPC oversight, and strong communication skills. The position also emphasizes project leadership, risk analysis, and mentoring engineers, with travel 15–25% and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET program and/or PE required
• Professional Engineer licensure required (current)
• Master's degree in Engineering may substitute for BS
• Minimum of 8 years engineering experience
• Extensive knowledge of power plant design and processes (high energy steam systems, HRSGs, turbines, pumps, condensers, cooling towers, chillers)
• 8+ years of power plant experience with emphasis on operations and project execution in the utility industry
• Strong understanding of engineering theories and principles
• Experience with EPC contractors
• Experience researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and presenting recommendations
• Familiarity with ASME PTC 22, ASME B31.1, ASME BPVC Section 1
• Experience with system modeling software (Thermoflex, Fathom, Arrow) and thermal performance analysis
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Project-related work experience in risk management, project leadership, collaboration, and oversight
• Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship
• Travel required: 15–25%

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist-level engineering guidance and leadership
• Work independently on complex problems with minimal supervision
• Support all phases of major projects from scoping to close-out
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor engineering work
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering problems, assessing costs and long-term impacts
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• Conduct engineering studies and coordinate complex projects
• Develop major project scopes and EPC bid packages
• Support cost estimating, scheduling, risk analysis, bid evaluation, and contract development
• Provide engineering oversight for project contracts, design criteria, applicable codes, standards, and permits
• Participate in design and drawing reviews, construction support, RFI resolution, commissioning, performance testing, and warranty support
• Build positive internal and external relationships and maintain accurate records and files
• Stay current on developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment
• Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals
• Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally

Skills

Lead Engineer

Independent worker

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET)

Professional Engineer (PE)

Master's degree considered in lieu of BS

Tools

Thermoflex

Fathom

Arrow

Job description

• Serve as a specialist-level Lead Engineer providing guidance and leadership to others


• Work independently on complex engineering problems with minimal supervision


• Support all phases of major projects, from initial scoping and development through performance testing and final close-out


• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor engineering work activities


• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering problems, assessing costs and long-term impacts


• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches


• Conduct engineering studies and coordinate complex projects


• Develop major project scopes and EPC bid packages


• Support cost estimating, scheduling, risk analysis, bid evaluation, and contract development


• Provide engineering oversight for project contracts, design criteria, applicable codes, standards, and permits


• Participate in design and drawing reviews, construction support, technical RFI resolution, commissioning, performance testing, and warranty support


• Build positive internal and external relationships and maintain accurate records and files


• Stay current on developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment


• Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals


• Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally

Requirements

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND/OR a PE


• Professional Engineer licensure required (current standing)


• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree


• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience


• Extensive knowledge of power plant design and processes, including high energy steam systems, HRSGs, combustion turbines, steam turbine generators, pumps, condensers, cooling towers, chillers, and similar mechanical equipment


• 8+ years of power plant experience with an emphasis on operations and project execution in the utility industry


• Strong understanding of engineering theories and principles


• Experience with EPC contractors


• Experience researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting recommendations


• Familiarity with ASME PTC 22 and overall plant performance testing


• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and ASME BPVC Section 1


• Experience with system modeling software (Thermoflex, Fathom, Arrow) and thermal performance analysis


• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrated expertise in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving


• Project-related work experience in risk management, project leadership, collaboration, and oversight


• Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future


• Travel required: 15–25%

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive knowledge in power plant design and processes, with a strong emphasis on project execution and operations in the utility industry. Capable of providing engineering oversight, conducting complex analyses, and mentoring engineering professionals while maintaining effective communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor Of Science In Engineering


• Professional Engineer Licensure


• Power Plant Design Expertise


• Project Management


• System Modeling Software

Hard Skills

• Engineering Problem Solving


• Cost Estimating


• Risk Analysis


• Thermal Performance Analysis


• EPC Bid Package Development


• Technical Report Preparation


• Engineering Studies Coordination


• Design Review Participation


• Performance Testing


• Contract Development

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Coaching And Mentoring


• Collaboration


• Critical Thinking


• Decision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer Licensure

Industry Keywords

• Power Plant Operations


• High Energy Steam Systems


• HRSGs


• Combustion Turbines


• Steam Turbine Generators


• Cooling Towers


• ASME PTC 22


• ASME B31.1


• ASME BPVC Section 1


• Utility Industry

Tools & Technologies

• Thermoflex


• Fathom


• Arrow