Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

Software Placement Group; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Morgantown, WV seeks a Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer to support plant reliability and performance. You will apply engineering principles to monitor equipment condition, lead cross-functional projects, and provide technical support across steam turbines, pumps, valves, piping and plant auxiliaries.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in steam power plants, and strong skills in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in steam power plant operations.
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to other departments on processes, repairs, and projects.
• Lead project execution to maintain budget and schedule.
• Coordinate contractors for testing and maintenance.
• Lead outages planning to ensure scope and schedule control.
• Monitor reliability issues and coordinate cross-department resolution.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Mechanical systems

Project coordination

Written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OSIsoft PI

AutoCAD

Intertek AWARE

Maximo

Emerson Ovation

TapRoot

Job description

Location: Morgantown, WV | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established power generation facility is seeking a Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer to support plant reliability and performance. Reporting to the Reliability and Performance Manager, this role works across departments and with station management to monitor equipment condition and lead projects that improve facility reliability. The position applies engineering principles to provide technical support across system and plant performance, mechanical devices, components, steam turbines, pumps, valves, piping, supports, material handling equipment, and plant auxiliaries.

What you'll do

• Provide technical guidance to other departments on processes, procedures, repairs, and projects
• Assist in developing projects and evaluating proposals for material supply and installation
• Assist and lead project execution to maintain budget and schedule compliance
• Coordinate contractors in the execution of testing and maintenance
• Participate in station programs and activities, including Root Cause Analysis investigations to identify causal factors and implement corrective actions
• Monitor identified reliability and performance issues; work with station and external personnel to determine cause and resolution
• Participate in planning and execution of outages to ensure scope, schedule, and budget are maintained
• Lead and participate in the Team Safety Observation Program
• Participate in and lead Management of Change (MOC) assignments
• Support and lead 5-year budget development for areas of expertise
• Work with maintenance and contractors to interpret PdM data and implement corrective actions
• Support development, execution, and documentation of outages for assigned equipment
• Monitor equipment health and processes through weekly performance meetings, Asset360 meetings, trend creation, and cross-department coordination
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Maintain backlog of assigned work orders
• Comply with Federal, State, and Local permit obligations
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Accept accountability for own decisions, performance, and behavior

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in steam power plant operations
• Strong fundamental understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mechanical systems
• Extensive experience with personal computers and software including Excel, Word, MS Outlook, and Powerpoint
• Ability to work independently and as an integral team member
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organize and facilitate process teams to implement facility improvements
• Ability to handle changing situations under stress and work extended hours on short notice if required
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a background check

Preferred qualifications

• Steam turbine experience preferred
• Experience with software applications such as OSIsoft PI, AutoCAD, Intertek AWARE, Maximo, Emerson Ovation, and TapRoot beneficial

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to apply mechanical engineering expertise to improve the reliability and performance of a steam power plant, working independently within general guidance while leading cross-functional projects and initiatives.