Mechanical Engineer

Gemma Power Systems, LLC; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Comprehensive Nationwide Health and W

Company-Sponsored Events

Financial Planning & Savings Resources

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Gemma Power Systems seeks a Mechanical Engineer to oversee the EOR mechanical team, ensuring designs meet contract and Gemma standards while supporting RFP responses and project development.

Responsibilities include proposal review, calculations, vendor interactions, and execution oversight to keep schedules and budgets in check. Requires 4‑year Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years in power/industrial fields.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with design/engineering for power plants or industrial facilities.
• Experience with steam system and piping design.
• Experience managing mechanical equipment vendors from technical proposal conformance to detailed design and through full commissioning and turn over for operation.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand 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 a few longer trips to the site during construction/commissioning. Attend vendor meetings as required.
• Read and understand project requirements for project execution, including contract documents, project 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 and specifications to confirm conformance with the Contract and Gemma standards and comment in a timely manner to support the project schedule.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor deliverables to confirm conformance with the Contract and Gemma standards and comment in a timely manner to support the project schedule.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations in support of equipment procurement process.
• Develop conformed specifications as required to purchase from selected equipment supplier.
• Prepare responses to client or owner’s engineer comments on the design.
• Ensure field issues, associated with the mechanical design, that arise during installation and commissioning are addressed in a timely manner to support the project schedule.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years of related experience

Experience with steam system and piping design

Experience with design/engineering for power plants or industrial facilities

Experience managing mechanical equipment vendors from technical proposal conformance to detailed design and through full commissioning and turn over for operation

Rational decision-making & problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy

Strong prioritization & organizational skills

Team player with good interpersonal & customer relation skills

Well-organized and able to participate in projects & meet deadlines

15% domestic travel required

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer will oversee the Engineer of Record's (EOR) mechanical team who is subcontracted to complete the mechanical specifications, piping design, calculations, and mechanical engineering solutions for the project. The Mechanical Engineer will work with Gemma’s Project Engineering Manager (PEM) to ensure their work product meets the Contract requirements while ensuring the design is in line with Gemma’s construction standards. The Mechanical Engineer will be required to support project development by helping to create technical documents in response to Request for Proposals (RFP).

Position Description

Mechanical design oversight of multi-million dollar power generation facilities or other industrial projects. Ensure mechanical engineering deliverables are completed, on-time, and on-budget while maximizing production efficiencies and output through mechanical design, specification development, equipment installations, troubleshooting, and work to minimize the construction / commissioning cycle. Ensure mechanical design is safe and reliable and meets contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Project Development and Proposals:

• Read and understand 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 a few longer trips to the site during construction/commissioning. Attend vendor meetings as required.

Project Execution:

• Read and understand project requirements for project execution, including contract documents, project 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 and specifications to confirm conformance with the Contract and Gemma standards and comment in a timely manner to support the project schedule.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor deliverables to confirm conformance with the Contract and Gemma standards and comment in a timely manner to support the project schedule.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations in support of equipment procurement process.
• Develop conformed specifications as required to purchase from selected equipment supplier.
• Prepare responses to client or owner’s engineer comments on the design.
• Ensure field issues, associated with the mechanical design, that arise during installation and commissioning are addressed in a timely manner to support the project schedule.

The above job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Experience & Education Requirements

• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with design/engineering for power plants or industrial facilities.
• Experience with steam system and piping design.
• Experience managing mechanical equipment vendors from technical proposal conformance to detailed design and through full commissioning and turn over for operation.

Desired Skills

• Rational decision-making & problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong prioritization & organizational skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal & customer relation skills.
• Well-organized and able to participate in projects & meet deadlines.
• 15% domestic travel required.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
• Company-Sponsored Events
• Financial Planning & Savings Resources
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Work-Life Balance

About Gemma Power Systems

Gemma Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power and renewable industries. Our wide-ranging and comprehensive experience comprises more than 22 GW installed capacity including state-of-the-art combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, and environmental facilities spanning the continental United States.

Gemma Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification as established under federal, state, or local law.