Mechanical Engineer

AES group; Petersburg (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Power & Light Co. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop and review boiler component specifications, including firing systems and emissions, and to coordinate with project teams through the EPC bid process.

The role includes CFD analysis, DCS operation, and hands-on support during construction and commissioning at a Petersburg facility. The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in power generation, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to train and communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5 years in power generation construction, operation, or related work.
• Experience developing and reviewing technical specifications for boiler components and emissions.
• Strong communication to coordinate between contractors and operation/maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical specifications for boiler components and emissions.
• Provide technical comments on bidders' proposals and coordinate with project team.
• Manage RFP process for EPC, evaluate EPC proposals and conduct technical negotiations.
• Review vendor submittals and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Provide technical support to construction and commissioning teams.

Skills

Power plant operations

CFD analysis

DCS operation

Vendor coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DCS

CFD software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Job offered by Indianapolis Power & Light Co.

Duties

• Develop and review technical specifications for boiler components, including firing systems, air & gas flue draft systems, pressure part arrangement, fuel gas system and emissions.
• Provide technical comments and deficiencies in technical proposals from the bidders and coordinate with others on the project team.
• Manage the RFP process for EPC, evaluate EPC proposals, and conduct technical negotiations.
• Review vendor submittals during detailed engineering to ensure they meet the technical specifications.
• Review the detailed engineering documents such as P&IDs, equipment and system data sheets, layouts, general arrangements, performance guarantees, and ensure their compliance to the technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to the construction and commissioning teams during the installation phase.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Strong communication skills to effectively facilitate training programs and technical discussions between contractors and operation/maintenance teams.
• Experience in conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis and implementing recommendations to address engineering process irregularities.
• Experienced in operating and maintaining power plant facilities, including testing and starting up systems and equipment such as boilers, turbines, balance of plant equipment, and DCS operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 5 years of experience in Power Generation Construction, Operation, Project Development, or a related field.
• Develop and review technical specifications for boiler components, including firing systems, air & gas flue draft systems, pressure part arrangement, fuel gas system and emissions.
• Provide technical comments and deficiencies in technical proposals from the bidders and coordinate with others on the project team.
• Review the detailed engineering documents such as P&IDs, equipment and system data sheets, layouts, general arrangements, performance guarantees, and ensure their compliance to the technical specifications.
• Strong communication skills to effectively facilitate training programs and technical discussions between contractors and operation/maintenance teams.
• Experience in conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis and implementing recommendations to address engineering process irregularities.
• Experienced in operating and maintaining power plant facilities, including testing and starting up systems and equipment such as boilers, turbines, balance of plant equipment, and DCS operation.

Location

6925 N State Road 57, Petersburg, IN 47567

Equal Opportunity

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