Principal Engineer Mechanical

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

11d•$165,900 - $237,474

About The Position

This is an opportunity to work on challenging EPC power projects. The Principal Engineer Mechanical serves as the Mechanical Lead on an EPC Power Project, providing technical leadership and coordinating mechanical design and project execution. The role manages schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project status reporting; prepares equipment inquiry and RFQ packages, bid evaluations, technical scopes, and man-hour estimates; and reviews vendor documentation for compliance with project specifications and industry standards. The position requires field walkdowns, participation in client, vendor, and internal meetings, and presentation of technical information to support reviews, operating procedures, and resolution of system malfunctions. The engineer applies independent engineering judgment, provides discipline-specific expertise and training, and leads and reviews the work of a small team of engineers and designers. As a Licensed Professional Engineer, the role seals and signs documentation produced through their own work and may also seal and sign work produced by engineers under their direct supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
Professional Engineer license.
15 or more years of experience working in the Power, Refining, or Chemical industries.
Strong background in heat exchangers, pumps, ASME pressure vessels, and ASME piping codes.
Experience specifying power plant equipment, including CTGs, STGs, and HRSGs.
Knowledge of the EPC project execution model.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for coordination with internal team members, vendors, and clients.
Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries.
Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.
Strong desire for continuous improvement and career growth.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Mechanical Lead on an EPC Power Plant design project.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Mechanical Lead on an EPC Power Project.
Provide leadership for mechanical technical design and project coordination.
Manage project schedules and budgets and provide weekly reports on project status, issues, and needs.
Prepare and maintain resource plans.
Prepare equipment inquiry and RFQ packages.
Perform equipment technical bid evaluations and prepare recommendations.
Review vendor documents for compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
Develop job notes and technical scopes of work.
Perform field walkdowns to collect information needed to complete work.
Prepare man-hour estimates for proposals.
Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings.
Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement operating procedures, and to resolve system malfunctions.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria independently, using judgment for minor adaptations and modifications.
Provide discipline-specific technical expertise and prepare and provide training to company personnel and customers.
Lead, coordinate, and review the work of a small staff of engineers and designers.
As a Licensed Professional Engineer, seal and sign documentation produced through own work and potentially work produced by engineers under direct supervision.