Lead Mechanical Engineer - Proposals & Execution

Gemma Power Systems; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Company events

Financial planning

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Job summary

Gemma Power Systems seeks a Mechanical Engineer to oversee the EOR mechanical team and ensure designs meet contract and Gemma standards. You will aid proposal development and perform mechanical calculations for piping, heat balances, and sizing.

Work involves reviewing vendor submissions, attending vendor meetings, and ensuring timely responses to client comments. Domestic travel up to 15% is expected while supporting projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable.
• 5+ years of related experience in power/industrial facilities.
• Experience with steam system and piping design.
• Experience managing mechanical equipment vendors from proposal conformance to detailed design and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Read project requirements for proposal activities.
• Provide review comments for customer specifications, plans, and other scope documents.
• Perform calculations for equipment sizing, heat balances, pipe sizing, auxiliary load estimate.
• Develop specifications to support procurement bid activity.
• Assist with bid evaluations and vendor technical selection to support the estimate.
• Take multiple trips to the EOR’s office during the project design phase and longer trips to the site during construction/commissioning.
• Read and understand project requirements for project execution, including contract documents, scope book, technical plans, and specifications.
• Provide value engineering recommendations to the PEM for cost-saving installation, operational, and performance improvements.
• Review EOR mechanical drawings/ specifications for conformance and comment to support schedule.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor deliverables for conformance and comment to support schedule.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations for equipment procurement.
• Develop conformed specifications for purchases from selected suppliers.
• Prepare responses to client or owner’s engineer comments on the design.
• Ensure field issues during installation/commissioning are addressed timely to support schedule.

Skills

Rational decision-making

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Gemma Power Systems seeks a Mechanical Engineer to oversee the EOR mechanical team and ensure designs meet contract and Gemma standards. You will aid proposal development and perform mechanical calculations for piping, heat balances, and sizing.

Work involves reviewing vendor submissions, attending vendor meetings, and ensuring timely responses to client comments. Domestic travel up to 15% is expected while supporting projects nationwide.