Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer-Power Generation to join our offices in Des Moines IA, Cedar Rapids IA, Iowa City IA, Muscatine IA

This position is for candidate with 10+ years of experience performing functions which require the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in performing a sequence of related engineering tasks.

Candidate will work as a discipline lead or project engineer with mentoring opportunities for building project management skills and capabilities on a variety of projects.

Candidate should have experience in the power generation industry, university central plants, industrial facilities, or related fields.

Work is expected to include new plant design, existing plant retrofits and upgrades (such as liquid, gas, or steam process systems), industrial / process facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects.

The projects will vary in size and location.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role is responsible for determining the technical approach, validating the design criteria, directing more junior staff, and performing detailed design tasks such as calculations, specifications, and drawing preparation.

This individual will be expected to perform design duties with minimal supervision and have the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.

Candidates are expected to have some exposure or experience developing process flow diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, mass and energy balances, system hydraulic modeling, pipe stress analysis, and equipment sizing.

Background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer are a plus. Candidates should have some experience in applying mechanical engineering concepts, application and adherence to national codes, and means and methods for power generation or similar industries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Serves as a technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas.

Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual design through detailed design, this includes coordinating with other team or project members including other disciplines (structural, electrical, civil, and I&C).

• Support preparation of engineering and cost estimating reports through collection and analysis of data for client.
• Prepare and check design computations for system design, equipment and pipe sizing, and determining conditions of service.
• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications for equipment and material procurements.
• Lead and mentor our 2D / 3D designers and less experienced engineers to develop designs and prepare drawings for project use.
• Work with design and equipment sizing software to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Perform or assist with occasional field or site visits for observations, data collection, and documentation efforts for clients and / or project needs.
• Experience with H2 fuel systems is a plus.
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction events.
• Project experience as a task lead, project engineer, or project manager is a plus.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager.

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four-year college or university.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• PE required.
• Pipe stress analysis skills are considered a plus.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in the United States for any length of time without requiring sponsorship.

Base Compensation : $117,900 - $158,200

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation.

The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices.