Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Title - Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | or Muscatine, IA
Job Type – Hybrid
Requisition - 11203
Stanley Consultants is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with power generation experience to join one of our offices.
This position is for a candidate with 15+ 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. You will work as a discipline lead or project engineer with mentoring opportunities for building project management skills and capabilities on a variety of projects. You must 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. You will be expected to perform design duties with minimal supervision and have the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. Ideally, we would like you to have some 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.
- 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
- 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
- Lead and mentor our 2D/3D designers and less experienced engineers to develop designs and prepare drawings for project
- 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
- Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction events
- Other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four‑year college
- 15+ years of relevant power generation design experience
- Possess PE, or able to obtain PE within 1 year
- Natural gas power generation experience
- Experience designing reciprocating engine, simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or combined heat and power plants
- Experience using Thermoflow Suite, CAESAR II, and/or Pipe‑Flo software
$139,500 - $185,550 a year
Stanley’s Approach to FlexibilityWhile some members choose to work out of their local office on a full‑time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or gible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule.
Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work…
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