Mechanical Designer, Sr

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to lead the development and coordination of mechanical design deliverables for EPC power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage system (BESS), transmission, substation, and industrial infrastructure projects. The role is a senior technical resource responsible for producing complex mechanical designs, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts, mentoring junior designers, and delivering high-quality construction packages. The ideal candidate has extensive industrial mechanical design, piping systems, equipment layout, and EPC project execution experience, with a strong understanding of constructability, industry standards, and engineering best practices. The position supports projects from conceptual design and detailed engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. It involves developing accurate, constructible design deliverables; coordinating with engineering, project, construction, and vendor teams; reviewing designs for quality and compliance; and providing field and construction support. Periodic travel and work in active industrial and construction environments may be required.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
Significant experience supporting EPC, power generation, renewable energy, transmission, substation, or industrial infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience leading complex mechanical design efforts and coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment layouts, industrial piping systems, pipe routing and supports, plot plans and facility layouts, mechanical installation practices, construction sequencing and constructability, and EPC project workflows and documentation standards.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to travel periodically for field verification, construction support, and client meetings.
Ability to work in active industrial and construction environments as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Familiarity with piping stress analysis concepts, laser scanning and point cloud modeling, and 3D design and clash detection workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead development of mechanical design packages for power generation, renewable energy, BESS, transmission, substation, and industrial infrastructure projects.
Develop and coordinate equipment arrangement drawings, general arrangement plans, mechanical equipment layouts, piping layouts and routing, pipe support details, isometric drawings, plot plans, mechanical installation details, and utility and process piping systems.
Create accurate, constructible design deliverables based on engineering calculations, specifications, and project requirements.
Support projects through conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Perform field verification and incorporate existing conditions into project designs.
Coordinate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Interface with civil, structural, process, electrical, instrumentation, and construction disciplines to ensure integrated designs.
Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation for incorporation into project deliverables.
Identify and resolve design conflicts, constructability concerns, and interdisciplinary coordination issues.
Support material take-offs, equipment lists, and procurement packages.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Mechanical Designer I, II, III, and IV team members.
Review design deliverables for quality, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
Assist in establishing and maintaining mechanical drafting standards, design procedures, and best practices.
Support training and development initiatives within the mechanical design team and promote continuous improvement and design excellence.
Ensure designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and client specifications.
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
Support quality assurance and quality control processes for mechanical design deliverables.
Verify project deliverables meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing condition assessments.
Support construction by responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), reviewing field changes, and updating design documents.
Assist with startup, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
Review contractor markups and support preparation of as-built documentation.