Mechanical Engineering Director

Socket.dev; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure, a leader in energy solutions, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Director in Jacksonville, FL. You will lead the mechanical engineering team, drive design, development, and improvement of product lines, and coordinate cross-functional project execution from concept through commissioning.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 10–15 years of power generation or cooling system design experience, and 5+ years of engineering management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of Engineering Management experience.
• Knowledge of ASME B31, NEC, ASHRAE, AHRI, CTI, HI and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering team to deliver high-quality solutions for energy infrastructure.
• Oversee design, development, and testing of mechanical systems across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and maintain design documentation.
• Drive process improvements and technical excellence across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Technical capacity

Problem solving/analysis

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal and customer service

Financial acumen

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in engineering or business

Tools

3D CAD software

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Director

Location:Jacksonville, FL
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To:Engineering Director

Travel:Up to 20%
Supervisory Responsibility: Mechanical Engineers

About Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure (SEGI)

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Director is responsible for planning, organize and direct the Mechanical Engineering department to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Major responsibilities include directing all mechanical engineering activities such as project execution, contract review, design management and product development for all SEGI’s product line.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and support the Mechanical Engineering team in delivering high-quality engineering solutions for complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement aligned with Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure’s performance-driven approach.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.

Engineering Design & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the design and development of mechanical systems for turnkey energy infrastructure solutions, including turbine inlet air chilling, thermal energy storage, district cooling, modular utility plants, and related applications.
• Ensure mechanical designs support reliable performance, operational efficiency, capacity improvement,emissions reduction, safe operation, and long-term maintainability of customer assets.

• Develop, maintain, review, and approve mechanical design documents, including process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment layouts, piping plans, piping isometrics, equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and related technical deliverables.
• Provide technical oversight for mechanical equipment and systems, including chillers, heat exchangers, pumps, cooling towers, tanks, pressure vessels, piping systems, valves, structural supports, and packaged mechanical equipment.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, constructible, and aligned with applicable codes, standards, customer requirements, and project specifications.

Project Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with project management, process engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and other internal teams to support seamless turnkey project execution.
• Manage engineering schedules, budgets, resources, and priorities to support on-time delivery and disciplined project performance.
• Participate in customer, supplier, partner, and project meetings to provide technical leadership, resolve mechanical design and equipment issues, and support successful execution from concept through commissioning and delivery.
• Support equipment selection, supplier evaluations, technical bid reviews, factory acceptance testing, installation activities, system startup, and troubleshooting.

Process Improvement & Industry Awareness

• Stay current with industry trends, standards, codes, and best practices related to mechanical engineering, thermal systems, piping design, rotating equipment, pressure-containing equipment, modular systems, and critical utility applications.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen engineering quality, design consistency,execution efficiency, scalability, and repeatability across projects.

• Develop and maintain mechanical engineering standards, specifications, calculation tools, design guides, and standard project deliverables.
• Support innovation that helps customers improve capacity, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, maintainability, and lifecycle value of their infrastructure assets

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in power generation or cooling system design or similar project work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering Management and Leadership
• Familiar with ASME B31, NEC, ASHRAE, AHRI, CTI, HI, and various building codes.
• Familiar with selection and technical requirement of general mechanical equipment including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in engineering or business from an accredited University

• Knowledge of 3D CAD software and AutoCAD preferred.

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Technical capacity
• Problem solving/analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal and customer service skills

• Financial Acumen
• Excellent computer skills

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities and duties Or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may

change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.