Senior Mechanical Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; West Olive (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II for their West Olive location. This role involves providing technical support for the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems in a power generation facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency with CAD software, and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams are essential. This position is onsite and offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or PE license.
• 4+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for safe and efficient power generation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems.
• Prepare specifications, scopes of work, and procurement documents.
• Compile data for mechanical engineering studies and system performance evaluations.
• Act as primary point of contact for mechanical vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Solid understanding of mechanical and industrial equipment

Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization, documentation, and attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to collaborate with field teams, contractors, and vendors

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Engineering degree from a non‑ABET program plus a Professional Engineering (PE) License

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location: Olive Township, MI (Onsite, 5 Days/Week) Onsite at a power generating facility (No remote option)

Duration: Until May 5th 2027 (with a possibility of extension)

Department: Mechanical Engineering / Operations Support

Reports To: Senior Engineering Manager / Plant Engineering Lead

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer II provides technical engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a power generation facility. The engineer maintains, evaluates, troubleshoots, and upgrades mechanical equipment and systems while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Construction Contractors, and Vendors. This role also serves as a System Owner for multiple mechanical systems such as pumps, heat exchangers, water systems, boilers, steam turbines, and coal/ash handling equipment.

• Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, and procurement documents for mechanical equipment and materials.
• Estimate material, labor, and construction costs for project budgeting and planning.
• Compile and analyze data for mechanical engineering studies, system performance evaluations, and upgrade projects.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and other internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
• Oversee and coordinate installation, construction, testing, maintenance, and documentation of mechanical systems.
• Prepare mechanical system specifications, engineering drawings, and technical reports.
• Apply engineering fundamentals such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass balance to system analysis and troubleshooting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for mechanical vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Manage implementation of upgrades, reliability improvements, and system modifications.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and develop corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Support plant outage planning, inspections, and testing activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Solid understanding of mechanical and industrial equipment
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, documentation, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to collaborate with field teams, contractors, and vendors

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) from an ABET‑accredited program
• OR
• Engineering degree from a non‑ABET program plus a Professional Engineering (PE) License

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in a power utility, refinery, or heavy industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Background with mechanical systems such as pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, turbines, and water systems is beneficial.