Sr Mechanical Engineer - Gas Power Generation Projects

NextEra Energy • Juno Beach, FL

23h

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer supports the engineering, design, and construction of large-scale natural gas power generation facilities, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants. The role coordinates mechanical engineering activities, ensures design compliance, supports construction execution, and collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers.

The engineer performs complex engineering assignments requiring specialized engineering knowledge, plans and organizes projects, and provides technical support to lower-level professionals. The role also supports project schedules, engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction activities, and commissioning milestones, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is identified for the role.
• At least 4 years of experience.
• Valid non-CDL driver’s license.
• Experience in mechanical engineering for power generation, industrial facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of combustion turbines, power plant auxiliary systems, piping systems, and applicable ASME, API, and industry standards.
• Strong technical, communication, and project coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or certification.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical system design for combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), steam turbines, fuel gas systems, cooling systems, piping, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Review mechanical drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, calculations, and contractor deliverables for compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, controls, and other engineering disciplines to integrate plant equipment and mechanical systems.
• Provide technical oversight of engineering contractors, OEMs, and equipment suppliers, and help resolve design and construction issues.
• Support equipment selection, system sizing, piping design, material specifications, and mechanical equipment installation requirements.
• Support project schedules, engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction activities, and commissioning milestones.
• Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost optimization, equipment reliability, maintainability, and improved project execution.
• Plan and organize projects.
• Apply specialized knowledge in carrying out engineering work.
• Provide technical support to lower-level professionals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support employees and their eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Relocation provided, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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