Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Kimley-Horn•Westlake, TX

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Westlake, Texas office is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Power Generation team. The role supports or leads mechanical engineering efforts for natural gas and coal-fired power generation projects. Work includes engineering pumping and piping systems for a variety of fluids and gases, developing and reviewing P&IDs, and producing or approving technical standards, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation across project phases. The engineer performs piping system design, including pipe and valve selection and sizing, material selection, pipe routing, and pipe support design. The role also involves selecting and coordinating instrumentation for pumps, tanks, and vessels; sizing tanks and vessels; preparing cost estimates, work plans, and schedules; and applying independent judgment to engineering methods and criteria. The engineer provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, communicates and coordinates with clients and external partners, and designs or supports systems related to Air Quality Control and Effluent Limitation Guidelines.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant engineering design experience in power generation.
A Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant degree.
Strong technical engineering focus.
Understanding of the project life cycle, including feasibility studies, competitive bidding, engineering and construction, commissioning, and plant operations.
Strong power engineering background for power plant projects.
Familiarity with owners’ engineer and/or technical advisory services, including feasibility and conceptual studies.
Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting with project management tasks.
Familiarity with client coordination, client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support or lead mechanical engineering efforts for natural gas and coal-fired power generation projects.
Engineer pumping and piping systems for fluids and gases, including blowers, steam, and compressed air.
Develop and review P&IDs to accurately represent system components and operation.
Review, develop, and approve technical standards, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation.
Design piping systems, including pipe and valve selection and sizing, material selection, 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.
Perform work requiring 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.
Coordinate with clients, attend client meetings, and oversee quality standards.
Assist with task management, concept design, and project management tasks.

Benefits

Company retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and an 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 the company 401(k).
Performance-based bonuses.
Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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