Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Engineer plays a critical role delivering multi-discipline power generation, process, and large industrial projects. This role is responsible for executing detailed mechanical engineering design, coordinating closely with project managers and discipline leads, and ensuring technical quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities include performing and reviewing mechanical system design such as thermal performance, fluid flow, equipment sizing, and piping system evaluations to support project feasibility, detailed design, and system reliability. The Senior Mechanical Engineer applies advanced mechanical engineering principles to complex systems, supports development of scopes of work and execution plans, and translates analytical results into practical, constructible solutions.

This position also provides technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers and designers while supporting integrated, multi-discipline project execution.

This position reports to the Manager of Engineering and President of PPS.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform detailed mechanical engineering design for power generation, process, and large industrial facilities, including equipment sizing, specifications, piping systems, and layouts.
• Prepare, review, and check mechanical design deliverables such as site plans, P&IDs, equipment specifications, piping layouts, isometrics, and general arrangement drawings.
• Execute and support mechanical system calculations including equipment sizing calculations, piping wall thickness and line sizing calculations, valve sizing, and heat transfer analysis.
• Prepare or support the preparation of construction documents for new installations and modifications to existing mechanical systems
• Develop equipment specifications and provide technical procurement support, including vendor evaluations and factory acceptance testing
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship to junior team members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 8 years of related experience
• Experience in power generation, process, and/or large industrial facilities is strongly preferred, including design and construction support for piping systems, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, and rotating equipment
• Strong technical background in fluid systems, thermal systems, and mechanical equipment design
• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI)
• Experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, AFT Fathom/Arrow, or similar tools preferred
• Knowledge of AutoPipe or Caesar II a plus
• Field construction and commissioning experience is preferred.

Benefits and Additional Details

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and family
• 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
• Generous paid time off, in addition to sick leave.
• 7 company holidays and family-oriented employee activities
• Laid-back work environment in Midtown KC office space
• Employee Referral Bonus program

Job Level: Senior

Department: Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Pay: DOE

Designation : Hybrid (in-office 4 days a week with WFH Friday)

Travel: Up to 10%, as needed for client/ site visits