Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Projects

Oglethorpe Power Corporation • Dalton, GA

3d • $111 - $164 • Onsite

About The Position

Oglethorpe Power is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design, reliability, and capital-project work supporting its generation fleet. The position is based at the TA Smith Combined Cycle Facility near Dalton, Georgia, and works primarily at the combined-cycle facility, with opportunities to contribute across the fleet at combustion turbine and pumped-storage hydroelectric facilities. The role supports projects from early design through installation, commissioning, and long-term performance, and can influence equipment selection, system design, outage strategy, and the reliability of generation assets.

The position includes periodic travel for factory acceptance tests and inspections. Occasional extended schedules, weekends, or evenings may be needed based on project and outage requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• At least five years of engineering experience.
• At least two years of field experience supporting construction or outages at a commercial electric power-generating plant, including planning, equipment installation, and commissioning.
• Valid driver's license meeting Oglethorpe Power's Driver Qualification Program requirements.
• Strong foundation in commercial power generation and ability to connect design decisions to plant operation, reliability, and economics.
• Mechanical design expertise, particularly in balance-of-plant systems, rotating equipment, gas turbines, and steam turbines.
• Experience planning outages, supporting equipment installation and commissioning, and managing complex work with contractors and craft labor.
• Communication skills and professional presence to make credible technical recommendations to operating, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Organized, self-directed approach to managing multiple priorities and moving projects forward.

Nice To Haves

• A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• OSHA training.
• Lockout/Tagout training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, selection, installation, and optimization of mechanical systems and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Plan and support minor and major equipment overhauls and outages.
• Develop and execute capital projects to improve long-term plant reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Review drawings, specifications, design calculations, and technical analyses for projects in development or under construction.
• Provide expertise in gas and steam turbine technology, rotating equipment, predictive and preventive maintenance, and mechanical system performance.
• Support and monitor mechanical inspections, including the High Energy Piping Program.
• Partner with plant leaders on system design, budgeting analysis, performance evaluations, and business decisions.
• Coordinate plant operations personnel, contractors, engineering firms, construction partners, and maintenance providers during assigned projects, equipment checkouts, modifications, and troubleshooting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior