Senior Mechanical Engineer - High-Power Systems Leader

Protingent; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Carson City, NV to own design, build, and test of major power-plant systems. You’ll set architectures, drive trade-offs, and lead hardware development from concept to commissioning.

The role emphasizes first-principles judgment, shipping reliable hardware, and rapid iteration from idea to tested results, with responsibility for subsystems and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• 6+ years mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience taking complex systems from concept to field operation.
• Hands-on with high-energy, high-power machinery.

Responsibilities

• Translate needs into system-level specs and requirements.
• Define mechanical, electrical, and flow interfaces between subsystems.
• Produce and direct 3D CAD layouts and lead design reviews.
• Drive designs with checks for stresses, vibration, and thermal effects.
• Lead test campaigns and root-cause investigations when needed.

Skills

First-principles design

System architecture

CAD modeling

Analytical fundamentals

Fabrication coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/Creo)

FEA/CFD tools (ANSYS)

Job description

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Carson City, NV to own design, build, and test of major power-plant systems. You’ll set architectures, drive trade-offs, and lead hardware development from concept to commissioning.

The role emphasizes first-principles judgment, shipping reliable hardware, and rapid iteration from idea to tested results, with responsibility for subsystems and vendor coordination.