Sr. Mechanical Power Generation Engineer
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.
For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 750 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.
GPD is looking to continue to grow, and we are excited to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer/ Project Manager in the power generation industry that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit GPD is founded on. This engineer will share a passion for mentoring and developing while leading project designs with our clients.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of design experience in of the following areas of practices including Power / Energy Generation and power deliver utilities.
- Experience in managing engineers in design and documentation for project work.
- PE License preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Read and understand project requirements for project execution, including Contract documents, project scope book, technical plans, and specifications.
- Ability to provide value engineering recommendations to the client for cost-saving installation, operational, and performance improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in mechanical design for power generation and utility projects.
- Extensive experience with Process Piping Design, P&ID’s, Natural Gas system, Power Generation (simple cycle, combined cycle, and balance of plant design), Steam and High temperature system design, and Thermal stress analysis.
- Experience working with clients during project conception and programming.
- Understanding of Mechanical Codes, Plumbing codes, NFPA, Industrial Ventilation Codes, ASME Standards (ASME B.31).
- Detailed design and system layout; ability to create design standards, details, and templates.
- Providing input to instrumentation and control systems design, material selections, opinion of probable costs, process inputs, plant classification, hazardous area classifications, constructability reviews, maintainability & operability review.
- Enjoys taking on a leadership role not only as a technical mentor but as a servant leader in the community and within the company.
- Thrives in a collaborative project environment and skillfully utilizes all forms of communications while working with clients and team members (virtual, in-person, phone).
- Experience mentoring and empowering engineers newer in their career.
- Must possess excellent communication skills, professional writing skills and the ability to multi-task between several projects and priorities at one time.
- Candidate should be proficient in CAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Some travel required for building surveys, assessments, and construction administration.
Key responsibilities:
- Project Management in our group provides the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders and in a wide variety of services that encompass our discipline: this includes complete Engineering design, survey, facility assessments, construction administration, site walks, and field service.
- Technical design and oversight: this includes being a hands-on technical leader capable of performing the work while mentoring younger engineers. This person will be analyzing project control systems and helping to lead Power and Utility project designs.
- Strategic Planning includes working with the team to develop and execute strategic actions aligned with both the Mechanical team and GPD Group goals: GPD is looking for a go-getter that is fearless in driving growth and opportunity for the company.
- Client Engagement and Management opportunities provide a chance for the Project Manager to develop, build and grow programs, client relationships, and the GPD team: this includes understanding clients’ needs and how they translate into specific scope and reporting systems.
- Mentoring and developing the team to further our success in the industry: this includes not only mechanical engineering and technical training but empowering those teammates to find their passion and skills in our industry and translating that to continued career success.
- Administrative oversight: using Key Performance indicators, this includes developing, communicating, and tracking workflow tasks, scheduling, championing GPD’s quality assurance and client standards, and ensuring that project documents are consistent with project plans and within scope and budget.
GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. If you are willing to put in the time and effort to play a meaningful role in our success, you will enjoy a highly rewarding career at GPD Group.
GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with matching and company contribution
- Bonus
- Vacation & Sick Time
- And much more…
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Disabled/Vet
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