Mechanical Engineer

Description

Construction Mechanical Engineer III - will plan, direct, and execute procedures and technical support for construction and commissioning activities of combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) projects. The engineer will serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring timely solutions to project action requests (PARs) and effective communication with project managers, engineers, and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities
• Demonstrates our core competencies:
Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Reviewing and verifying foundation work, centerline alignment, setting and leveling, and seating plate installation.
• Overseeing the installation of gas turbines on pedestals and their associated auxiliaries.
• Managing adjustments, grouting, and coupling to generators.
• Supervising gas turbine piping, SSS clutch, thrust bearing, lube oil, and control oil systems.
• Ensuring proper thermal insulation application.
• Initiate and maintain continuous communication with internal teams (HTC, TGO, MELCO) and external suppliers to ensure prompt resolution of technical issues.
• Review and revise OEM erection and commissioning procedures, and generate new procedures as needed.
• Track daily project activities, including review and assignment of PARs.
• Organize and attend weekly project calls to discuss progress and address technical challenges.
• Ensure the timely completion of the PSM Project Procedure List.
• Communicate proactively with Project Managers and Project Engineers regarding project technical aspects.
• Coordinate internally with execution disciplines and external suppliers in line with company policies and Installation and Start-up Engineering Manager direction.
• Observe and ensure construction practices comply with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards, company procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Gather and review approved documents to support construction activities.
• Study and understand project specifications, procedures, and relevant portions of the contract.
• Create erection and commissioning procedures to support gas turbine ground-up installation.
• Represent PSM in project meetings to achieve successful completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Provide timely solutions for PARs, coordinating with quality, design engineering, suppliers, TFAs, and supply chain.
• Review drawings for completeness, detail, and accuracy, and coordinate between manufacturer and company drawings.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% annually.

Skills

Mechanical, gas turbine, Mechanical engineering, Combine Cycle, Simple Cycle, Boiler, Steam Turbine, HRSG, Generator, thrust bearing, lube oil, Procedure, Installation, Commissioning, Design

Top Skills Details

Mechanical,gas turbine

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7 years of experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators; or 10 years of experience in power plant design and/or installation/commissioning. In-depth knowledge of simple cycle, combined cycle, and combined heat and power multi-shaft and single-shaft configurations of power trains and auxiliaries. Ability to independently compile installation/commissioning procedures for power train equipment. Ability to resolve complex PARs and RFIs on power train equipment.

Expertise in specific areas of power train components and ability to support/assist with resolution of inquiries.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Benefits Low Medical premiums Full relocation package (Manager said it was the best he has seen) 11 paid holidays All PTO is received up front and at the turn of every year, there is no accrual. Special programs for childcare

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Mary,FL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

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