Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

Genesis is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our EPC team in Birmingham, AL, supporting power generation and distribution projects including gas turbines, renewables, BESS, substations, and transmission systems. You will develop conceptual layouts, perform piping design and stress analysis, review drawings, mentor junior engineers, and travel to job sites as needed.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and 7+ years of experience; a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Piping design

Stress analysis

Supports

Safety devices

Steam traps

Specialty materials

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Birmingham, AL
Pay: DOE

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.

Company Description

At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.

Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Company Description

At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.