Mechanical Designer

PTS Advance; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work options

Excellent benefits

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks a Mechanical Designer to develop piping and mechanical layouts and 3D models for power plants and energy projects. The role focuses on P&ID creation, equipment layouts, and system design across steam, water treatment, and fuel handling domains.

You will check designs against industry codes, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior designers while delivering high-quality, on-time results in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of mechanical or piping design experience in power, industrial, or oil & gas sectors.
• Degree in Drafting, Design, or related engineering field preferred; high school diploma acceptable.
• Proficient in 3D modeling tools and P&ID development with 3D coordination.

Responsibilities

• Produce P&IDs, layout plans, sections, and 3D models for power plant systems.
• Design mechanical systems including rotating equipment and HVAC.
• Check design deliverables for codes, specs, and internal standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for accuracy and constructability.
• Provide guidance to junior designers and interns.
• Work independently with high quality and timeliness; meet budgets and schedules.
• Attend project meetings and support project development and execution.

Skills

3D modeling

P&ID development

Layout design

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering documentation

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in Drafting or Design

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

SmartPlant3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

Mechanical Designer - Power Industry

Location: Remote
Experience Required: 4-10 years

Position Overview

We're a dynamic team of engineers and designers supporting a wide range of projects in the power sector. As a Mechanical Designer, you'll play a key role in developing detailed piping and mechanical equipment layouts and 3D models for power generation plants, carbon capture facilities, and other energy-related infrastructure.

You’ll contribute to the design of systems such as:

• Steam cycle systems
• Boiler feed and condensate systems
• Water treatment
• Fuel handling
• Hydraulic and heat transfer systems
• Conveying systems
• Air and gas systems

We work on large-scale EPC projects and offer a diverse portfolio that includes gas-fired generation, power delivery, renewables, carbon capture, and environmental retrofits. This is a great opportunity to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on innovation and high-performance project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Produce piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), layout plans, sections, and 3D models for various power plant systems.
• Design mechanical systems including rotating equipment, HVAC, compressed air and gas systems, and service water systems.
• Check design deliverables to ensure compliance with industry codes, project specifications, and internal standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and constructability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers or interns.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality and accuracy.
• Identify and incorporate design changes as needed to meet budget and schedule goals.
• Attend and contribute to project meetings.
• Support project development and execution with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in mechanical or piping design within the power generation, industrial, or oil & gas sectors.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Design, or related engineering field preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or similar.
• Experience checking for design interferences and constructability in a 3D environment.
• Strong background in developing P&IDs, plot plans, and construction drawings.
• Able to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage time and priorities effectively.

Additional Information

• Full-time, onsite role based in Lenexa, KS
• Relocation assistance available
• Flexible work options and excellent benefits offered
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet project deadlines are required
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required

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