Staff Mechanical Specialist Power Generation - Remote

S&B Engineers and Constructors•West, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

S&B is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Specialist for power generation / power island equipment design activities for projects of moderate size and complexity. This role requires full competence in Mechanical Design and Process simulation, applying independent judgment for design methods and procedures. Assignments will have clear objectives and may require investigation of several variables.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree) from an ABET accredited program
Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in mechanical / process / thermal design or related functional area (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
Considerable experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.
Experience with major power plant equipment interfacing and design of supplementary equipment such as: Gas turbines - fuel gas supply, emission control, wastewater, bleed air, inlet air conditioning, and exhaust system interfacing (hrsg/ecm); Steam turbines - steam supply/exhaust, steam extractions, drain systems, gland steam; Water & air-cooled condensers - steam bypass, vacuum systems, condensate; Boilers and hrsg - blowdown and drains, chemical feed, fd/id fans and ductwork, steam connections; Cooling towers - blowdown, chemical feed, pump intakes.
Working knowledge and/or detailed design experience in piping design including sizing, material selection, stress analysis, routing, and pipe supports; valve design and selection.
Knowledge of typical power plant instrumentation and control systems, especially related to nfpa 85.
Experience with power plant commissioning, startup, and performance testing including emissions testing and cems rata.
Detailed experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with the mechanical equipment design (fixed and rotating equipment) associated with power plants.
Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps.
General knowledge of process simulation tools such as Thermoflow and ability to interpret outputs.
Experience using flow network simulation software such as PIPE-FLO or Fathom.
Experience using surge analysis software such as Impulse for power generation applications.
Familiarity with interpreting / using heat and material balances to create mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs) and knowledge of the relevant symbology for the same.
Proficiency with ASME Piping Codes (b31.1, B311.3, TEMA, and API Recommended Practices for rotating equipment (pumps, blowers, turbines, etc.) and fixed equipment (heat exchangers, HRSGs, pressure vessels) such as API 610, 660, API 661, API 663, API 520,521, 667, and API 668. ASME performance test code (ptc), heat exchange institute (hei), process industry practices (pip), hydraulic institude (hi), NFPA, FM global, AWWA.
Experience with different types of rotating equipment and fixed equipment (heat exchangers and pressure vessels) and their design, sizing or selection criteria.
Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.
Capable of presenting technical data to peers, stakeholders, and design review teams in both verbal and written formats.
Skilled at interpreting and applying technical data, including charts, graphs, design codes, and engineering theories.
Proficient in leading technical meetings, including setting agendas, facilitating discussions, and ensuring alignment on engineering deliverables and action items.
Experience with power plant emission and permitting requirements including associated calculations.
Understanding of power plant control system options and integration into existing facilities.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers and engineers.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Lifting to 25 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the NCEES FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) Exam
Actively working toward obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical design and process simulation for power generation equipment.
Conduct design activities for all phases of power generation / power island equipment.
Perform mechanical design and process simulation and application of independent judgement for the evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation of standard design methods and procedures.
Prepare basic design sketches and perform calculations for sizing and selection of mechanical equipment related to power generation facilities and thermal islands.
Interpret and use heat & material balance to create P&IDs / PFDs.
Participate in reviews of P&IDs / PFDs.
Meet with clients’ technical staff to discuss technical information and features.
Conduct field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
Gather data to help prepare equipment specifications, inquiry and purchase requisitions for approval.
Develop system operating/design conditions and pipe codes.
Size, specify, and select piping specialty items such as strainers, relief valves, steam traps, expansion joints, vacuum breakers.
Evaluate vendors' bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications for equipment.
Contribute to the development of equipment lists by providing detailed specifications for power plant transfer equipment.
Complete sizing and selection for requisite fixed/rotating mechanical equipment relevant to power generation and power plants.
Assist in preparing equipment data sheets for selected power plant equipment (pumps, fans, blowers, turbines) and pressure vessels, tanks, boilers, HRSG, heat exchangers, cems, control valves, steam turbine bypass valves, desuperheaters, water treatment, chemical feed, fire protection.
Participate in the review and development of design guides, specifications, and project documentation.
Read and interpret relevant engineering standards and codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME performance test code (PTC), heat exchange institute (HEI), process industry practices (pip), hydraulic institude (hi), NFPA, FM global, AWWA, TEMA, and applicable API Recommended Practices for compliance with equipment designs / selections.
Demonstrate a foundational understanding of welding procedures, material selection, and nondestructive examination (NDE) methods.
Communicate equipment design requirements to client and other design disciplines.
Provide technical guidance for design personnel.
Coordinate and review progress of group activities.