Lead Mechanical Engineer, Power Generation

Burns & McDonnell; Missouri; On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Insurance & disability benefits

Time off & wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Power global practice in the US. You will lead front-end planning, preliminary design, and final design for coal and natural gas fired generation facilities, including construction administration and vendor coordination.

The role requires 7+ years of mechanical experience, ABET-accredited education, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. EPC experience and PE license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related ABET-accredited degree; FE allowed for substitution via experience.
• 7 years of related mechanical experience required.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost opinions, work plans, and schedules; coordinate work requiring judgment in applying engineering techniques.
• Provide leadership guidance and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel.
• Lead mechanical design projects for natural gas and coal-fired generation facilities.
• Air Quality Control Systems and Effluent Limitation Guideline management.
• Equipment sizing and application.
• Hydraulic calculations and pump sizing/application.
• Pipe and valve selection and sizing; pipe materials and supports.
• P&ID development and reviews.
• Mechanical equipment condition assessment and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Plumbing (sanitary and potable water); pumping and piping of fluids or gases.
• Tank/vessel selection and sizing; instrumentation location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Mechanical design

Project planning

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Code/standards knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

FE exam completed

Master’s degree substituting one year experience

Tools

Arrow

Fathom

SmartPlant P&ID

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Power global practice in the US. You will lead front-end planning, preliminary design, and final design for coal and natural gas fired generation facilities, including construction administration and vendor coordination.

The role requires 7+ years of mechanical experience, ABET-accredited education, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. EPC experience and PE license are preferred.