Mechanical Engineer (PSP) - Phoenix, AZ

VetJobs•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for engineering, coordination, and technical oversight of the mechanical scope for complex EPC heavy-civil hydropower projects. The role supports design development, interface management, constructability, and construction and commissioning for large hydro facilities, including underground powerhouses, shafts, tunnels, intake and outlet works, and surface facilities. Work must meet customer requirements, applicable codes, and Bechtel engineering procedures. The engineer collaborates with design consultants and other external stakeholders, establishing meetings and reporting cycles to coordinate and assure the design. The role includes managing mechanical interfaces across powerhouse, underground works, and surface facilities; reviewing consultant deliverables; coordinating with other disciplines and OEMs; and supporting construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from a recognized institute.
At least 10 years of overall experience.
At least 6 years of progressive experience in MEP design for large power or industrial projects.
Demonstrated experience supporting powerhouse or balance-of-plant systems on at least one medium- to large-scale hydropower or pumped-storage project.
Knowledge of current mechanical engineering and design applications, including CAD such as AutoCAD, and MS Word and Excel for managing design reviews.
Broad knowledge of U.S. government compliance standards.
Strong knowledge of hydropower auxiliary and balance-of-plant systems.
Ability to communicate technical information orally and in writing, work effectively with individuals and teams, and give presentations.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams and manage challenging relationships across diverse entities.
Self-driven, able to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management or peers.
Flexible and able to adapt to a demanding environment, including travel and remote work when required.
Familiarity with EPC execution, engineering workflows, and document-control systems.
Experience supporting commissioning and handover to owner operations.
Ability to apply safety-in-design principles appropriate for hydro facilities, including fire and life safety, emergency egress, smoke control, and tunnel ventilation.

Nice To Haves

Professional or Chartered Engineer qualification.
Exposure to lenders’ technical advisors or independent engineers.

Responsibilities

Perform and review conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for mechanical systems and equipment, including tunnel filling, unit dewatering, station drainage and oil recovery, cooling and service water, compressed air, elevators, cranes and hoists, ventilation, fire protection, HVAC, potable water, and sanitary drainage.
Work with the Design Subcontractor and discharge responsibilities under the Management of Third-Party Engineering procedure.
Develop and check mechanical design criteria, equipment lists, calculations, schematic and layout drawings, equipment specifications, and equipment data sheets.
Coordinate mechanical designs with civil/geotechnical, architectural, and construction teams.
Interface with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate equipment into the project.
Support and manage mechanical interfaces between the powerhouse, underground works, and surface facilities.
Provide construction and commissioning support, including responding to requests for information and evaluating field changes.
Support construction sequencing, installation constraints, and temporary power planning for underground works.
Support testing, energization, and commissioning, including reviewing test procedures and energization and turnover sequencing for station service and auxiliaries.
Support project operations-readiness and commissioning teams.
Review and approve mechanical deliverables for compliance with customer technical requirements, project specifications, design criteria, and applicable codes.
Participate in design and constructability reviews, safety-in-design workshops, and HAZID/HAZOP reviews, focusing on underground powerhouse risks.
Coordinate and manage reviews of design-consultant deliverables, including schedules, reports, critical issues, and risks, and provide feedback to the Engineering Manager.
Attend discipline-specific meetings and record actions.
Participate in technical meetings and value-engineering analysis.
Guide and assure the quality of designs produced by independent engineering firms, including compliance with customer requirements, local guidelines and codes, and international codes and standards.