Senior Mechanical Engineer

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Mechanical Engineering Project Lead to drive mechanical engineering execution across complex EPC projects in power generation, transmission, and industrial infrastructure. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing mechanical engineering scope, ensuring technical excellence, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in EPC project delivery, power and rotating equipment systems, and has a proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor senior and junior staff, and interface with clients, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Minimum 15–20+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in EPC, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams and delivering large-scale EPC projects.
Extensive experience with EPC project execution and lifecycle management
Extensive experience with Power generation systems (gas turbines, renewables, BESS)
Extensive experience with Rotating equipment and auxiliary systems
Extensive experience with Gas treatment and process systems
Extensive experience with Vendor coordination, procurement, and fabrication oversight
Strong knowledge of Piping systems, stress analysis, and supports
Strong knowledge of Steam systems and thermal processes
Strong knowledge of Safety systems and industry codes/standards
Strong knowledge of Specialty materials and high-performance applications
Proficiency in AutoCAD / Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks
Advanced use of Microsoft Office and engineering calculation tools
Executive-level leadership and decision-making
Strong project ownership and accountability
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance high-level strategy with deep technical involvement
Proven mentoring and team development capabilities
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environments

Responsibilities

Drive mechanical engineering execution across complex EPC projects in power generation, transmission, and industrial infrastructure.
Oversee mechanical engineering scope.
Ensure technical excellence.
Guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible solutions.
Lead engineering teams.
Mentor senior and junior staff.
Interface with clients, vendors, and executive stakeholders.