Lead Engineer, Mechanical

Lead Engineer, Mechanical

Charlotte NC 28273

6 Months - Contract

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

15+ years of experience supporting EPC Power Generation projects. Experience with fossil fuel and/or combined-cycle power plants strongly preferred.

Experience serving as Lead Mechanical Engineer on large EPC Power projects, including oversight of engineering and design personnel.

Direct experience executing EPC Power projects is required.

Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or candidate must be eligible for reciprocity and/or actively pursuing licensure with completion expected in the near term.

Demonstrated experience with power generation systems including combustion turbines (CTGs), steam turbines (STGs), HRSGs, and associated balance-of-plant equipment.

Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, including experience interfacing with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

Working knowledge of ASME piping codes, including ASME B31.1 (Power Piping). Familiarity with ASME B31.3 preferred.

Knowledge of EPC project execution, project coordination, resource planning, schedule management, and budget management.

Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a Mechanical Lead on a EPC power Project.

Provide strong leadership to drive mechanical technical design and project coordination.

Manage Project Schedules and Budgets as well as provide weekly reports to communicate project status, issues, and needs.

Prepare and maintain resource plans.

Prepare equipment inquiry/RFQ packages.

Perform equipment technical bid evaluations and prepare recommendations.

Review equipment vendor documents for compliance to project specifications and industry standards.

Develop job notes and technical scopes of work.

Perform field walk downs to collect information required to complete work.

Prepare man-hour estimates for proposals.

Attend Client, Vendor, and Internal Team meetings.

Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement operating procedures, and resolve system malfunctions.

Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.

Provide specific to discipline technical expertise to the degree of preparing and providing training for other personnel; both within the company and for the customer.

May supervise, coordinate, and review work of a small staff of engineers or designers on assigned work.

As a Licensed Professional Engineer, seals and signs all documentation produced by own work. May also seal and sign work done by engineers under direct supervision.

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED PRESCREENING QUESTIONS (08/20)

1. EPC Power Experience

Describe the candidate's EPC Power Generation experience, including power plant type(s), years of experience, and role performed.

2. PE License

Does the candidate currently hold a PE license? If yes, list state(s). If no, explain current status toward licensure.

3. Leadership Experience

Describe the candidate's experience leading engineering and design teams on EPC Power projects, including team size and responsibilities.

4. Relocation

This position is expected to be based in Charlotte, NC. Is the candidate willing to relocate? If yes, please provide their anticipated relocation timeline and any relocation assistance requirements.