Lead Mechanical Engineer – Carolina's

• Serve as a specialist-level Lead Engineer providing guidance and leadership to others
• Work independently on complex engineering problems with minimal supervision
• Support all phases of major projects, from initial scoping and development through performance testing and final close-out
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor engineering work activities
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering problems, assessing costs and long-term impacts
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• Conduct engineering studies and coordinate complex projects
• Develop major project scopes and EPC bid packages
• Support cost estimating, scheduling, risk analysis, bid evaluation, and contract development
• Provide engineering oversight for project contracts, design criteria, applicable codes, standards, and permits
• Participate in design and drawing reviews, construction support, technical RFI resolution, commissioning, performance testing, and warranty support
• Build positive internal and external relationships and maintain accurate records and files
• Stay current on developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment
• Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals
• Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND/OR a PE
• Professional Engineer licensure required (current standing)
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
• Extensive knowledge of power plant design and processes, including high energy steam systems, HRSGs, combustion turbines, steam turbine generators, pumps, condensers, cooling towers, chillers, and similar mechanical equipment
• 8+ years of power plant experience with an emphasis on operations and project execution in the utility industry
• Strong understanding of engineering theories and principles
• Experience with EPC contractors
• Experience researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Familiarity with ASME PTC 22 and overall plant performance testing
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and ASME BPVC Section 1
• Experience with system modeling software (Thermoflex, Fathom, Arrow) and thermal performance analysis
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Project-related work experience in risk management, project leadership, collaboration, and oversight
• Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
• Travel required:
  
  15–25%

Demonstrates extensive knowledge in power plant design and processes, with a strong emphasis on project execution and operations in the utility industry. Capable of providing engineering oversight, conducting complex analyses, and mentoring engineering professionals while maintaining effective communication and collaboration.

• Bachelor Of Science In Engineering
• Professional Engineer Licensure
• Power Plant Design Expertise
• Project Management
• System Modeling Software

• Engineering Problem Solving
• Cost Estimating
• Risk Analysis
• Thermal Performance Analysis
• EPC Bid Package Development
• Technical Report Preparation
• Engineering Studies Coordination
• Design Review Participation
• Performance Testing
• Contract Development

• Effective Communication
• Coaching And Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making

• Professional Engineer Licensure

• Power Plant Operations
• High Energy Steam Systems
• HRSGs
• Combustion Turbines
• Steam Turbine Generators
• Cooling Towers
• ASME PTC 22
• ASME B31.1
• ASME BPVC Section 1
• Utility Industry

• Thermoflex
• Fathom
• Arrow