Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power Plant Design

CAM Integrated Solutions, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CAM Integrated Solutions, LLC is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Houston, TX to lead end-to-end mechanical design for power generation projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure performance and safety targets, and drive technical decisions across feasibility to start-up stages.

The role emphasizes design leadership, vendor coordination, and rigorous standards compliance within a dynamic EPC environment. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation or industrial energy projects.
• Experience with combined cycle and/or simple cycle plant design.
• Mechanical systems integration and BOP design experience.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of major mechanical systems, including gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, and BOP systems.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, construction contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, datasheets, and submittals; support procurement.
• Perform thermal and hydraulic calculations; conduct sizing and stress analyses.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ANSI, ISO and environmental/safety regulations.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentor juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant

Aspen

MATLAB

Job description

CAM Integrated Solutions, LLC is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Houston, TX to lead end-to-end mechanical design for power generation projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure performance and safety targets, and drive technical decisions across feasibility to start-up stages.

The role emphasizes design leadership, vendor coordination, and rigorous standards compliance within a dynamic EPC environment. Domestic travel may be required.