Mechanical Engineer (PSP) - Phoenix, AZ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for engineering, coordination, and technical oversight of the mechanical scope for complex EPC hydro power projects. The role supports design development, interface management, constructability, and construction and commissioning for facilities that may include underground powerhouses, shafts, tunnels, intake and outlet works, and surface facilities. Work must align with customer requirements, applicable codes, and Bechtel engineering procedures. The role collaborates with design consultants, other external stakeholders, OEMs, and multidisciplinary project teams to coordinate and assure mechanical design. The engineer also supports construction execution, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover, and provides guidance on the quality and compliance of design work produced by independent engineering firms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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 BOP systems on at least one medium- to large-scale hydropower or pumped-storage project.
Knowledge of current computer applications for mechanical engineering and design, including CAD such as AutoCAD, and MS Word and Excel for managing design reviews.
Broad knowledge of US government compliance standards.
Strong knowledge of hydropower auxiliary and BOP systems.
Ability to communicate technical information orally and in writing, work effectively with individuals and teams, and deliver presentations.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team and manage challenging multicultural relationships across a range of entities.
Self-driven ability to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management or peers.
Flexibility 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 life safety, emergency egress, smoke control, and tunnel ventilation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform and review conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for mechanical systems and equipment, including tunnel filling, unit dewatering, station drainage and oil recovery, cooling water, 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, 10G-M41-00013, as part of the Engineering team.
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 OEMs to integrate their 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 RFIs and evaluating field changes.
Support construction sequencing, installation constraints, and temporary power planning for underground works.
Participate in testing, energization, and commissioning support, including reviewing test procedures and station-service and auxiliary-system energization and turnover sequencing.
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 mechanical deliverables produced by the design consultant, 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 design by independent engineering firms carrying out detailed design, including compliance with customer requirements, local design guidelines and codes, and international codes and standards.