Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Kimley-Horn • Westlake, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Westlake, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Power Generation team. This role involves supporting or leading mechanical engineering efforts for natural gas and coal-fired power generation projects. The engineer will be responsible for designing pumping and piping systems, developing and reviewing P&IDs, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of technical documentation. The position also includes specifying instrumentation, sizing tanks and vessels, preparing cost estimates and project plans, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. Maintaining client communication and designing systems related to Air Quality Control and Effluent Limitation Guidelines are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience in Power Generation
• Experience with simple cycle, combined cycle plants using natural gas, fuel oil and diesel and/or coal-fired generation is preferred.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in Mechanical Engineering or relevant degree
• Strong technical engineering focus, experience in GT Pro or similar gas power performance modelling software would be beneficial.
• Understands project life cycle, feasibility studies, competitive bidding of large power plants, engineering and construction of large power plants, commissioning, and operations phase of the plant.
• Strong power engineering background for power plant projects and familiar with owners’ engineer and/or technical advisory services, including feasibility and conceptual studies.
• Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting project management tasks
• Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience with simple cycle, combined cycle plants using natural gas, fuel oil and diesel and/or coal-fired generation
• GT Pro or similar gas power performance modelling software experience

Responsibilities

• Support or lead mechanical engineering efforts for natural gas and coal‑fired power generation projects.
• Engineer pumping and piping systems for a variety of fluids and gases, including blowers, steam, and compressed air.
• Develop and review P&IDs to ensure accurate representation of system components and operation.
• Review, develop, and approve technical standards, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation to ensure consistency and quality across all project phases.
• Perform comprehensive piping system design, including pipe and valve selection/sizing, material selection (fittings, gaskets, etc.), pipe routing, and pipe support design.
• Specify and coordinate instrumentation selection and placement for pumps, tanks, and vessels.
• Select and size tanks and vessels to meet project and process requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, project work plans, and schedules, and perform work that requires independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard engineering methods and criteria.
• Provide guidance, technical direction, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with clients and external partners.
• Design and support systems related to Air Quality Control and Effluent Limitation Guidelines.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree