Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotordynamics & Acoustics

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 88,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. seeks an Experienced Mechanical Engineer focused on Dynamics and Acoustics in Monroeville, PA.

The role emphasizes evaluating rotating machinery data, conducting rotodynamic analyses, and applying signal processing to optimize turbine and generator performance. Applicants should bring a mechanical engineering background with rotordynamics and vibration analysis expertise, and a track record in data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience; advanced degrees may substitute partially.
• Security clearance ability; Department of Energy clearance required.
• MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering with acoustics, rotordynamics, or vibration analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate analysis and test data of rotating machinery (turbines and generators).
• Perform rotodynamic and data analysis on machine test data.
• Develop computer models and perform rotodynamic evaluations.
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers; coordinate with other engineers.

Skills

Rotordynamics

Vibration analysis

Data analysis

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel VBA

XLTRC2/XLRotor

Dyrobes

ANSYS

LabVIEW

ISO 18436-2 Certification

Job description

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. seeks an Experienced Mechanical Engineer focused on Dynamics and Acoustics in Monroeville, PA.

The role emphasizes evaluating rotating machinery data, conducting rotodynamic analyses, and applying signal processing to optimize turbine and generator performance. Applicants should bring a mechanical engineering background with rotordynamics and vibration analysis expertise, and a track record in data-driven decision making.