Senior Design Engineer
Solenis
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ho-Chunk, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Serves as a leadership position within the mechanical engineering functional category, providing day-to-day direction of technical work as required by individual Task Orders
- Provides expert support and technical advice to the Government on mechanical engineering issues concerning the development and conservation of renewable energy resources
- Performs complex engineering assignments with specified objectives, involving conventional plans, calculations, and specifications, with work reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment
- Evaluates the feasibility of planned renewable energy projects from multiple viewpoints, including financial feasibility, technical viability, operational viability, and practicality
- Reviews and evaluates grant proposals for energy and mineral development projects, assessing the technical merit, feasibility, and alignment with program objectives
- Monitors assigned grants throughout their full lifecycle, from award to closeout, ensuring compliance, tracking progress against milestones, and providing technical assistance to grantees
- Performs design calculations and prepares equipment or material specifications using relevant design software
- Provides technical direction across various DEMD departments, including the Renewable Energy Program, to ensure an integrated approach to resource development
- May be expected to perform supervisory responsibilities, such as coordinating the work of designers and other technical support personnel, reporting to the On-Site Lead and Project Manager
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline; Master’s preferred (e.g., MSME, Energy Systems)
- FE required; PE strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical design and engineering for energy, industrial, or infrastructure projects (renewables, thermal generation, process/utility systems)
- Demonstrated success across multiple technology areas, such as balance-of-plant for solar/wind/geothermal/biomass, HVAC and thermal systems, fluid handling (pumps, piping, valves), pressure vessels, water/wastewater utilities, and thermal storage
- Significant experience leading full lifecycle engineering requirements and basis-of-design, load/thermal calculations, equipment selection/specs, 3D model coordination, P&IDs, piping layout, skid/package integration, commissioning plans, and O&M documentation plus QA/QC of team deliverables
- Proven capability with engineering economics (capex/opex estimating, LCCA, value engineering, constructability reviews) and supporting feasibility studies and pro formas with defendable mechanical inputs and risks
- Hands-on technical reporting and compliance: authoring design narratives, calculation packages, and technical memos; applying codes/standards (ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, AWWA, NFPA) and executing design reviews (FMEA/HAZOP)
- Owner/agency interface experience representing project owners in technical negotiations with OEMs/EPCs (equipment specs, warranties, performance guarantees), and in coordination with permitting/regulatory bodies (e.g., NEPA touchpoints, rights-of-way, environmental constraints)
- Track record of executive-level presentations and able to translate complex mechanical issues and trade-offs into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders (Tribal leadership, Federal program managers, boards)
- Supervisory/mentoring experience managing junior engineers and consultants: work-planning, day-to-day direction, design checks, and professional development
- Comfortable with site walks, punchlists, vendor FAT/SAT, start-up/commissioning protocols, and safety
Benefits
- Remote work options
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical designengineering economicsload calculationsthermal calculationsequipment selection3D model coordinationP&IDspiping layoutcommissioning plansQA/QC
Soft skills
leadershiptechnical directioncommunicationmentoringproject managementnegotiationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationcompliance monitoring
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringFE (Fundamentals of Engineering)PE (Professional Engineer)
