Lead Mechanical Engineer -- Owner's Engineering Support

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.•Chicago, IL

59d•$116,620 - $179,890•Hybrid

About The Position

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: You will help develop conceptual and detailed designs for new power generation with an emphasis on gas turbine based simple and combined cycle facilities. You will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues. Act as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work. Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work. Prepare technical specifications for EPC based projects, as well as mechanical engineering equipment for power production. Prepare engineering studies, including FEED studies, associated with the power industry. Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation. Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design. Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers. Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice." Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. Occasional travel to other regional offices is expected (less than 10%). This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
10 or more years experience in the design of mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants (power, oil & gas, or chemical), with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements; Experience must include the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and the preparation of performance sizing calculations and specifications.
Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
Knowledge of gas turbines and procurement of gas turbines for both Industrial Frame (aka Heavy Duty) and Aeroderivative types for power generation is preferred.
Mechanical lead role for detailed design of simple cycle and/or combined cycle project(s) is preferred.
Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
Able to create design schematics, such as flow diagrams and P&IDs, using computer design software.
Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
PE license.

Nice To Haves

Construction and start-up experience a plus.
Commissioning experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Help develop conceptual and detailed designs for new power generation with an emphasis on gas turbine based simple and combined cycle facilities.
Responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
Act as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work.
Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
Prepare technical specifications for EPC based projects, as well as mechanical engineering equipment for power production.
Prepare engineering studies, including FEED studies, associated with the power industry.
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice."
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
Occasional travel to other regional offices is expected (less than 10%).