Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA

Hybrid

11205

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for one of our offices. The role requires 5–15 years of experience with standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in power generation, university central plants, industrial facilities, or related fields. Work includes new plant design, retrofits, process systems, and energy infrastructure projects. The engineer will determine technical approaches, validate design criteria, direct junior staff, and perform detailed design tasks such as calculations, specifications, and drawing preparation.

• Serve as a technical liaison with clients and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas.
• Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual to detailed design, coordinating with other disciplines.
• Support preparation of engineering and cost estimating reports through data collection and analysis.
• Prepare and check design computations for system design, equipment and pipe sizing, and determining conditions of service.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications for equipment and material.
• Lead and mentor 2D/3D designers and less experienced engineers in developing designs and preparing drawings.
• Use 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.
• Consult with construction personnel concerning design constructability, field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related ABET‑accredited degree.
• 5+ years of relevant power generation design experience.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license within one year.

• 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.

$107,300 - $139,475 per year (CO, IL, or MN locations)

• Flexible work options and competitive pay.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, parental and professional development leave.
• Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and wellness programs.
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection.
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership.
• Company stock ownership, 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities. Stanley Consultants will not discriminate on the basis of pay inquiries and will protect compensation information in accordance with applicable laws (41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)).