Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fossil or Hydro

Mesa Associates, Inc

. Work with other members of the mechanical engineering team to deliver projects .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with other members of the mechanical engineering team to deliver projects
Design of additions and modifications to power generation facilities related to mechanical systems
Perform tasks related to high energy piping such as pipe stress analysis, model fluid systems, material selection
Develop weld procedures, and perform root cause analysis for high energy piping failures
Development and presentation of detailed design models utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Solidworks, Revit and/or Navisworks
Review drawing package preparation and review - AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and MicroStation
Perform walkdowns and collect detailed field information related to site configuration
Provide direction and mentoring of other design members and drafters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME and PE license (TN, GA, AL preferred)
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in piping and plant design
Pipe stress analysis experience using AutoPipe or Caesar pipe stress software
SME knowledge of pumps, valves, and heat exchangers
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including but not limited to ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, NFPA, ANSI and API.

Benefits

Comp & perks

professional development and exceptional benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

pipe stress analysisweld proceduresroot cause analysismechanical systems designfluid systems modelingpiping designplant designpumps knowledgevalves knowledgeheat exchangers knowledge

Soft Skills

mentoringteam collaborationproject deliverycommunication

Certifications

BSMEPE license