Lead Mechanical Engineer - Gas Power Generation

Blattner Company is a construction firm with over 115 years of experience, focusing on renewable energy solutions. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical engineering for utility-scale gas power generation projects, providing technical leadership and ensuring designs meet safety and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical engineering execution of utility-scale gas power generation projects from estimating through construction support and project closeout
• Develop preliminary mechanical designs for proposals that optimize constructability, equipment reliability, safety, cost efficiency, and Blattner best practices
• Lead Basis of Design (BOD) development, mechanical engineering reviews, RFIs, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Review mechanical equipment layouts, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, balance of plant systems, vendor drawings, and third-party engineering packages to ensure quality and compliance
• Coordinate mechanical engineering activities with Project Engineering, Estimating, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), and equipment manufacturers
• Support mechanical equipment selection, procurement strategies, vendor evaluations, and technical submittal reviews
• Lead constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and technical risk assessments that improve project execution and proposal competitiveness
• Mentor and develop Engineer I, Engineer II, Senior Engineers, and CAD Designers through technical guidance, work product reviews, and engineering best practices
• Drive mechanical engineering standards, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives across Blattner's growing gas power generation portfolio
• Support the successful integration of gas turbines, reciprocating engines, balance of plant systems, fuel gas systems, cooling systems, and auxiliary mechanical equipment into complete power generation facilities
• Serve as the technical mechanical engineering resource for complex design challenges throughout all phases of project execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited college
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Seven or more years of progressive mechanical engineering experience supporting utility-scale power generation, industrial facilities, EPC, heavy infrastructure, or related industries
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating complex mechanical engineering projects
• Experience supporting gas turbine facilities, reciprocating engine generation plants, simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants, or balance of plant (BOP) systems
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment layouts, piping systems, fuel gas systems, cooling water systems, auxiliary mechanical equipment, and power generation infrastructure
• Experience working with gas turbine OEMs, reciprocating engine manufacturers, or EPC firms supporting utility-scale power generation projects
• Experience collaborating with Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), equipment manufacturers, EPC partners, and construction teams throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Proven ability to lead mechanical engineering teams while mentoring and developing technical talent
• Passion for driving engineering innovation, establishing mechanical engineering standards, and continuously improving engineering quality across complex power generation projects