Mechanical Engineer

Stanley Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse energy infrastructure projects, from new plant designs to retrofits, while mentoring junior engineers. You will leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to ensure effective project delivery and client satisfaction. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional growth, this company provides a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401K Match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Employee Stock Ownership

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant power generation design experience.
• Experience in developing process flow diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical liaison with clients and coordinate project efforts.
• Prepare and check design computations for system design and equipment sizing.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Power Generation Design

Thermodynamics

Fluid Dynamics

Heat Transfer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Thermoflow Suite

CAESAR II

Pipe-Flo

Job description

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Job Title - Mechanical Engineer

Location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN |Muscatine, IA

Job Type – Hybrid, Onsite

About Stanley Consultants

Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years, successfully completing more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all 50 states and U.S. territories. Values-based and purpose-driven, Stanley is an employee-owned company of engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators and client-service experts who are recognized for their commitment and passion to make a difference. The company garnered a recent Top Workplaces USA Today ranking and followed it with recognitions for outstanding compensation and benefits and work-life flexibility. For more information on Stanley Consultants, please visit https://www.stanleyconsultants.com.

This position is for a candidate with 5-15 years of experience performing functions which require the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in performing a sequence of related engineering tasks. You will work as a design engineer or discipline lead depending on the size and complexity of the project with mentoring opportunities for building project management skills and capabilities on a variety of projects. You must have experience in the power generation industry, university central plants, industrial facilities, or related fields. Work is expected to include new plant design, existing plant retrofits and upgrades (such as liquid, gas, or steam process systems), industrial/process facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects. The projects will vary in size and location.

The Mechanical Engineer role is responsible for determining the technical approach, validating the design criteria, directing more junior staff, and performing detailed design tasks such as calculations, specifications, and drawing preparation. You will be expected to perform design duties with minimal supervision and have the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. Ideally, we would like you to have some experience developing process flow diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, mass and energy balances, system hydraulic modeling, pipe stress analysis, and equipment sizing. Background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer are a plus. Candidates should have some experience in applying mechanical engineering concepts, application and adherence to national codes, and means and methods for power generation or similar industries.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serves as a technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas. Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual design through detailed design, this includes coordinating with other team or project members including other disciplines (structural, electrical, civil, and I&C)
• Support preparation of engineering and cost estimating reports through collection and analysis of data
• Prepare and check design computations for system design, equipment and pipe sizing, and determining conditions of service
• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications for equipment and material
• Lead and mentor our 2D/3D designers and less experienced engineers to develop designs and prepare drawings for project
• Work with design and equipment sizing software to prepare engineering and design documents
• Perform or assist with occasional field or site visits for observations, data collection, and documentation efforts for clients and/or project needs
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction events
• Other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four-year college
• 5+ years of relevant power generation design experience
• Possess PE, or able to obtain within 12 months
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing reciprocating engine, simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or combined heat and power plants
• Experience using Thermoflow Suite, CAESAR II, and/or Pipe-Flo software
  
  

Base Compensation: $90,000 - $135,000

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices.

Stanley’s Approach to Flexibility

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!

What we offer:

• Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward
• Work-Life Balance. We realize there’s more to life than just work
• Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave
• Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources
• Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits
• Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more
• Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans
• Click Here: A Great Place To Work
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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