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Commonwealth Associates

Power Generation Mechanical Engineer

Reposted 7 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
The Power Generation Mechanical Engineer 3 performs design engineering, provides technical guidance, and supports project management in the power generation sector.
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 We are seeking an experienced PE licensed Mechanical Engineer to join our Power Generation team and serve as a technical lead on key projects. In this role, you will provide engineering leadership and oversight for the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems within power generation facilities, with a strong focus on combined‑cycle operations.

 Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead mechanical engineer for power‑generation and combined‑cycle projects, providing technical direction and oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop, review, and optimize mechanical system designs
  • Perform engineering analyses, troubleshooting, and root‑cause evaluations
  • Coordinate with cross‑functional teams—including operations, electrical/I&C engineering, project management, and external partners—to ensure successful project execution.
  • Prepare and review engineering specifications, technical reports, and equipment evaluations
  • Continues to learn and develop knowledge and skills in departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Commonwealth Associates policies and procedures. Applies this knowledge to assigned tasks.
  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of industry knowledge and remains current with changes.
  • Provides guidance and direction on departmental standards, policies and procedures.
  • Applies developed understanding of and compliance with Commonwealth Associates quality program to associated tasks.
  • Fully understands and complies with Commonwealth Associates quality program.
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by proactively presenting leadership with new suggestions around process and practices innovation, and by assisting with the implementation of improvements with guidance from more senior management..
  • Attends and at times leads internal and external client meetings, conference calls and client site visits.
  • Support Business Development by providing technical information for sales proposals, or by pursuing other related activates as assigned by department managers.
  • Supports internal project teams and clients, regularly interacts with client's technical lead for data requests, site visits, clarification of project execution and review of comments.
  • Communicates directly with other disciplines to identify and coordinate details of work for assigned tasks, or at project level for smaller-scale projects.
  • Coordinates tasks and proper sequencing of tasks with internal staff, project managers and clients.
  • Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
  • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
  • Prepares a variety of engineering deliverables such as contract documents, project documents, and studies with little to no supervision.
  • Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
  • Recognizes, defines, and seeks to resolve problems within assigned area or project.
  • Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Demonstrates understanding of project phases, schedules and schedule recovery as it pertains to engineering production and deliverables.
  • Provides input during planning of project resources and assists managers in resource planning activities.
  • Reports to supervisor when planned hours do not provide full work week.
  • Assists with contract administration or project management administrative duties in connection with project work as needed.
  • Completes expense reports and timesheets in a timely and accurate manner and seeks direction from supervisor when conflicts arise.
  • Assists in the development and production of project scope of work packages (scope, schedule & budget) for assigned discipline.
  • Remains aware and demonstrates understanding of project scope management.

Experience

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Registration as  Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Minimum 4 years of relates work and project experience within the Power Generation sector
  • Overseeing technical aspects of projects and providing guidance and mentorship to project resources
  • Experience delivering 3-5 multifaceted construction projects simultaneously.
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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