Senior Mechanical Design Manager

Penn Entertainment•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse that addresses every need for fast-start power generation, including turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care. The company delivers innovative aeroderivative solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence and is investing over $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure. PROENERGY has a significant footprint with a Center for Excellence in Manufacturing in Sedalia, Missouri, a Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care in Houston, Texas, an Engineering team office in Kansas City, and worldwide service centers. The company philosophy emphasizes taking care of its people and making a positive difference, offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. This position is for a Senior Mechanical Design Manager who will focus on maintaining and coordinating the company's power plant design system 3D software and associated databases. The role involves managing resources, collaborating with integrated EPC teams and clients, and providing design oversight. The position is located in the Kansas City Office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or associates degree in drafting technology, design or related fields
Eight (8) years of experience in related work experience
Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
Advanced understanding of design software such as: Plant 3D, E3D, SCADA Systems Elecdes/PanelDES, Smartplant 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Provides guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker
Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes
Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of mechanical discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the project team; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, Designers and constructability personnel in a multi-disciplined project environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish our goals.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

Previous Lead or Senior Designer Experience in EPC Power Industry (Mechanical Discipline)
Aconex Document Controls software knowledge
Clear understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles
Working knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal and estimate process
Owner or Client engineering background

Responsibilities

Lead and manage PowerFLX turn-key EPC projects in our Autodesk Plant 3D environment
Work with IT to Manage the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and model reference files for all disciplines
Create and manage databases that feed our model including pipe codes and project files
Work with Project Engineering Management to create baseline schedules for our projects and participate in forecast reviews – A deep understanding of project controls earned value management will be required.
Design and route piping systems and model 3D equipment items for power plant systems including simple cycle gas balance of plant systems.
Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations.
Manage and lead a team of multidisciplined designers; allocating resources based on project needs.
Foster high performing teams and behavior to execute projects.
Ability to mentor and develop team members including technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
Help develop, review, and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure design standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and find practical applications.
Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
Work in collaboration with the construction and start-up teams for early input and design reviews of piping and mechanical systems.