Mechanical Engineer

Gemma Power Systems•Channelview, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer oversees the Engineer of Record’s (EOR) subcontracted mechanical team, which completes mechanical specifications, piping design, calculations, and other mechanical engineering solutions. Working with Gemma’s Project Engineering Manager (PEM), the engineer ensures that the team’s work meets contract requirements and Gemma’s construction standards. The role also supports project development by creating technical documents in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The position provides mechanical design oversight for multi-million-dollar power generation facilities and other industrial projects. It ensures mechanical engineering deliverables are completed on time and on budget, and supports production efficiency and output through design, specification development, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and efforts to minimize construction and commissioning cycles. Designs must be safe, reliable, and compliant with contract requirements. The position is full-time and in-person in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and requires 15% domestic travel. Travel includes multiple trips to the EOR’s office during the design phase and several longer trips to project sites during construction and commissioning. Attendance at vendor meetings is required as needed.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable.
At least 5 years of related experience.
Experience with design or engineering for power plants or industrial facilities.
Experience with steam systems and piping design.
Experience managing mechanical equipment vendors from technical proposal conformance through detailed design, commissioning, and turnover for operation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to travel domestically 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) in Mechanical Engineering or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Rational decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Team player with good interpersonal and customer relations skills.
Well-organized and able to participate in projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Read and understand project requirements for proposal activities.
Review customer specifications, plans, and other scope documents and provide comments.
Perform equipment sizing, heat balance, pipe sizing, and auxiliary load estimate calculations.
Develop specifications to support procurement bid activity.
Assist with bid evaluations and vendor technical selection in support of estimates.
Travel to the EOR’s office during project design and to project sites during construction and commissioning; attend vendor meetings as required.
Read and understand project execution requirements, including contract documents, project scope books, technical plans, and specifications.
Provide value engineering recommendations to the PEM for cost-saving installation, operational, and performance improvements.
Review EOR mechanical drawings and specifications for conformance with the Contract and Gemma standards, and provide timely comments to support the project schedule.
Review mechanical equipment vendor deliverables for conformance with the Contract and Gemma standards, and provide timely comments to support the project schedule.
Conduct technical bid evaluations in support of equipment procurement.
Develop conformed specifications as required to purchase from the selected equipment supplier.
Prepare responses to client or owner’s engineer comments on the design.
Ensure mechanical-design-related field issues arising during installation and commissioning are addressed promptly to support the project schedule.
Oversee the EOR’s subcontracted mechanical team and ensure deliverables meet contract requirements and Gemma construction standards.