Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Kimley-Horn; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of relevant experience. This role involves preparing cost estimates, leading mechanical engineering efforts for power generation projects, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates must hold a Professional Engineering license and possess expertise in engineering design and project management. Attractive benefits include a robust retirement plan, health coverage, and time-off flexibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License required.
• Experience with task management and project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and project work plans.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for power generation projects.
• Design plumbing and mechanical systems.

Skills

Engineering design experience

Project management skills

Client coordination

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join the DFW, Texas (TX) office!

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, project work plans, and schedules, and perform work that requires independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard engineering methods and criteria.
• Provide guidance, technical direction, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with clients and external partners.
• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for natural gas and coal‑fired power generation projects.
• Design and support systems related to Air Quality Control and Effluent Limitation Guidelines.
• Perform comprehensive piping system design, including pipe and valve selection/sizing, material selection (fittings, gaskets, etc.), pipe routing, and pipe support design.
• Develop and review P&IDs to ensure accurate representation of system components and operation.
• Conduct mechanical equipment condition assessments and perform lifecycle cost analyses.
• Design plumbing systems for sanitary and potable water applications.
• Engineer pumping and piping systems for a variety of fluids and gases, including blowers, steam, and compressed air.
• Select and size tanks and vessels to meet project and process requirements.
• Specify and coordinate instrumentation selection and placement for pumps, tanks, and vessels.
• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry-leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
• Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting project management tasks
• Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Posted Date 2 months ago (2/3/2026 10:00 AM)

ID 2026-22270

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Mechanical