Mechanical Engineer

Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our EPC team supporting power generation and distribution projects, including gas turbines, renewables, BESS, substations, and transmission systems.

You will develop conceptual layouts, perform piping design, and provide field verification and commissioning support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of EPC experience, and a PE license is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE license highly preferred.
• 7+ years of industrial or EPC mechanical experience.
• Strong piping design and stress analysis knowledge.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and cost studies for mechanical systems.
• Design complex process and utility piping systems.
• Produce estimate-level designs, material take-offs, and detailed sketches.
• Perform piping stress analysis, sizing calculations, and select valves, supports, and specialty materials.
• Review vendor and interdisciplinary drawings; provide mechanical design input.
• Support drafting teams with layout and detailing coordination.
• Assist with scope development, procurement documentation, construction packages, and field support.
• Conduct field verification and provide construction/commissioning support.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Visit job sites, field offices, and customer locations as required.

Skills

Piping design

Stress analysis

Vendor coordination

Construction support

Field verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this Role
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our EPC team supporting power generation and distribution projects, including gas turbines, renewables, battery energy storage (BESS), substations, and transmission systems. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, safe, and constructible mechanical designs through all phases of project execution.

Work Detail
Develop conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and cost studies for mechanical systems.

Design complex process and utility piping systems using advanced engineering methods.

Produce estimate-level designs, material take-offs, and detailed design sketches.

Perform piping stress analysis, sizing calculations, and select valves, supports, and specialty materials.

Review vendor and interdisciplinary drawings; provide mechanical design input.

Support drafting teams with layout and detailing coordination.

Assist with scope development, procurement documentation, construction packages, and field support.

Conduct field verification and provide construction/commissioning support.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Employee may be required to visit job sites, field offices, and customer locations.

Preferred Background
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

PE license highly preferred.

Minimum 7 years of industrial or EPC mechanical engineering experience.

Strong knowledge of piping design, stress analysis, supports, safety devices, steam traps, and specialty materials.

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Plant 3D (required), Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and within virtual, cross-functional teams.