Senior Process Mechanical Engineer, Power
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bothell • Kansas • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Perform mechanical engineering design for combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems, including equipment sizing, system modeling, and development of P&IDs
- Lead and direct the mechanical engineering team assigned to a project to deliver high‑quality power project designs while ensuring effective coordination, technical accuracy, and schedule requirements
- Collaborate closely with multi‑discipline engineering teams, clients, and external partners to ensure project technical success
- Prepare calculations, schematics, technical documentation, and design deliverables with clear assumptions and references
- Develop equipment specifications for pumps, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, compressors, boilers, cooling systems, and balance‑of‑plant components
- Support proposal development, cost estimation, and project execution planning as needed
- Coordinate with equipment vendors, review submittals, and respond to technical inquiries
- Maintain a strong commitment to quality assurance, safety, and compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME B31.1, ASME BPVC, NFPA, HEI, API, etc.)
- Provide occasional field engineering support, including site visits, inspections, testing oversight, and construction support
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation or industrial facilities
- Experience in engineering design services and project execution within the energy sector is strongly desirable
- Experience preparing and checking P&IDs, equipment specifications, and mechanical design deliverables
- Experience or desire to work with design tools such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, GT Pro, Steam Pro, and Thermoflex
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow with specific experience in combined cycle plant performance, HRSG systems, steam turbine cycles, and gas turbine auxiliary systems
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to colleagues, suppliers, and clients
- Flexibility to manage workload across multiple projects while upholding safety and quality standards
- Proficiency in pipe sizing, flow calculations, and modelling of compressible/incompressible systems
- Familiarity with piping materials, valves, control valves, and relief valve design
- Commitment to mentoring, team collaboration, and maintaining strong professional relationships
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineering designequipment sizingsystem modelingP&ID preparationequipment specificationsthermodynamicsheat transferfluid flowpipe sizingflow calculations
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationflexibilitymentoringteam collaborationquality assurancesafety commitmenttechnical accuracyproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license