Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Plant EPC

aes; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation, a leading US-based power company, seeks a Mechanical Engineer in the Indianapolis area to design and review boiler components and firing systems, ensuring compliance with specifications. You will manage EPC RFPs, review vendor submittals, and support construction and commissioning, collaborating with design teams and operation groups to meet safety and performance standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in power generation;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in Power Generation Construction, Operation or Project Development.
• Experience in reviewing technical specs and drawings (P&IDs, data sheets).
• Strong communication for training and coordination with teams.
• CFD analysis experience and recommendations for process issues.
• Experience operating and maintaining power plant facilities (boilers, turbines, BOP, DCS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and review boiler component specifications and firing systems.
• Provide comments on bids and coordinate with project team.
• Manage the RFP process for EPC, evaluate proposals, conduct negotiations.
• Review vendor submittals for compliance with specs.
• Ensure detailed engineering docs meet technical specs.
• Provide technical support during installation, construction and commissioning.
• Work with design teams to ensure codes and standards compliance.

Skills

Boiler components design

Firing systems experience

P&ID review

CFD analysis

Vendor coordination

RFP / EPC management

Construction support

DCS operation

Code & standard compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The AES Corporation, a leading US-based power company, seeks a Mechanical Engineer in the Indianapolis area to design and review boiler components and firing systems, ensuring compliance with specifications. You will manage EPC RFPs, review vendor submittals, and support construction and commissioning, collaborating with design teams and operation groups to meet safety and performance standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in power generation;