Location:Waynesboro, GA
Contract- 3 Years
Client- Southern Nuclear
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will serve as the technical lead for mechanical system design in support of new generation, environmental, and retrofit projects across power generation and heavy industrial facilities. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to independently make sound engineering decisions while directing design efforts and supporting field teams as needed.
Lead mechanical engineering design for small and medium retrofit, environmental, and new generation projects
Perform mechanical design activities including:
Pipe sizing & routing
Material selection
Valve selection & specification
Pipe support design
Equipment layout & equipment specifications
Develop and review P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and mechanical deliverables
Conduct hydraulic calculations; Pipe-Flo or equivalent software preferred
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and engineering estimates
Provide technical direction to designers and review design output
Support system checkouts, commissioning, and startup as needed
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate closely with plant staff, engineering teams, contractors, and vendors
Make independent engineering decisions with limited information and guidance
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited program)
20+ years of mechanical engineering experience in power generation or heavy industrial settings
Extensive hands-on experience in:
Piping system design
Hydraulic/pump system calculations
Equipment selection (tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, BOP equipment)
P&ID development & checking
Strong knowledge of:
Engineering design principles
ASME, API, and other relevant codes & standards
Demonstrated ability to lead design work and mentor designers
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Pipe-Flo or similar hydraulic modeling software experience
Experience supporting commissioning and plant startup