Senior Mechanical Equipment Engineer – EPC Power Systems

Quanta Government Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Equipment Engineer IV to lead mechanical equipment designs for EPC power generation and industrial projects. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, efficient, and constructible solutions across gas turbines, BESS, substations, and transmission facilities.

The role requires extensive EPC project experience, deep rotating equipment knowledge, and hands-on execution with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10–15+ years of mechanical engineering experience within EPC, power generation, industrial, or energy infrastructure environments.
• Strong experience supporting EPC project execution and power generation.
• Rotating equipment and gas treatment systems knowledge.
• Vendor coordination and equipment procurement experience.
• Knowledge of piping systems, stress analysis, and steam systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD / Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical equipment engineering activities for EPC power generation and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Develop conceptual designs, equipment layouts, technical specifications, and cost studies for complex mechanical systems.
• Support the design, selection, and evaluation of rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, blowers, heat exchangers.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and multidisciplinary deliverables.
• Coordinate with piping, structural, electrical, process, instrumentation, and drafting teams.
• Mentor entry-level and early-career engineers through technical guidance and project support.

Skills

EPC project execution

Power generation projects

Rotating equipment systems

Gas treatment systems

Vendor coordination and procurement

Piping systems and stress analysis

Steam systems and safety devices

Mechanical equipment integration and/̀

Mentoring and technical leadership

Travel to site visits

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD / Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Equipment Engineer IV to lead mechanical equipment designs for EPC power generation and industrial projects. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, efficient, and constructible solutions across gas turbines, BESS, substations, and transmission facilities.

The role requires extensive EPC project experience, deep rotating equipment knowledge, and hands-on execution with minimal oversight.