Mechanical Engineer

AES • Petersburg, IN

6d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will support power generation projects by developing and reviewing technical specifications for boiler components and systems, evaluating engineering and vendor documentation, and helping ensure compliance with specifications, applicable codes, and standards. The role also supports procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for power generation facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in power generation construction, operation, project development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience developing and reviewing technical specifications for boiler components, including firing systems, air and gas flue draft systems, pressure part arrangement, fuel gas systems, and emissions.
• At least 5 years of experience providing technical comments on deficiencies in bidder proposals and coordinating with project team members.
• At least 5 years of experience reviewing detailed engineering documents such as P&IDs, equipment and system data sheets, layouts, general arrangements, and performance guarantees for compliance with technical specifications.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate training programs and technical discussions between contractors and operation and maintenance teams.
• Experience conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis and implementing recommendations to address engineering process irregularities.
• Experience operating and maintaining power plant facilities, including testing and starting up systems and equipment such as boilers, turbines, balance of plant equipment, and DCS operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical specifications for boiler components, including firing systems, air and gas flue draft systems, pressure part arrangement, fuel gas systems, and emissions.
• Provide technical comments on deficiencies in bidder proposals and coordinate with other project team members.
• Manage the request for proposal (RFP) process for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), evaluate EPC proposals, and conduct technical negotiations.
• Review vendor submittals during detailed engineering to ensure they meet technical specifications.
• Review detailed engineering documents, including P&IDs, equipment and system data sheets, layouts, general arrangements, and performance guarantees, and ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to construction and commissioning teams during installation.
• Work with the design team to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level