Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U) Mechanical Engineer

Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U) Mechanical Engineer About PROENERGY PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions. Our Footprint PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers. In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent. In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof. In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power. And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. Position Summary At PROENERGY, we emphasize a single team approach where our Engineering, Procurement, Document Controls, and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a CM&U Mechanical Engineer that has a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. You will create deliverables for our CM&U projects including calculations, equipment specifications, engineering drawings, installation instructions and P&IDs. As we establish our in-house mechanical standards, you will help to review our third-party client designs, including equipment suppliers. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you support CM&U projects. This position will be in the Houston, Texas office as we build our culture in person. This position reports to the Director of CM&U. Reports To: Director CM&U Work Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Position Responsibilities

• Execute the mechanical technical design on CM&U projects
• Perform or review all engineering, design, analysis, and other technical tasks within the mechanical discipline from the conceptual phase through design completion utilizing current technology, available standards, calculation software, templates, and cataloged products. In some cases this would be leveraging existing designs to conform to the project requirements.
• Modify and review drawings for a variety of CM&U projects.
• Design mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the CM&U project request.
• Work collaboratively with our clients to execute RFIs, deliverable reviews, change order requests, engineering equipment buyout, etc.
• Regularly perform reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
• Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
• Write technical specifications for equipment, material procurement and installation.
• Produce design calculations and system flow models for each CM&U project.
• Develop system designs that adhere to appropriate industry codes and standards.
• Resolve client comments to the mechanical deliverables.
• Complete as-builts based on the changes encountered during projects as required.
• Develop, review, and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure design standardization and templating for CM&U offerings.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and find practical applications.
• Check design for consistency, safety, operability, quality and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Resolve client comments to the mechanical deliverables.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Design for consistency, safety, operability, quality and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Support the execution of projects at site helping field staff to incorporate the CM&U into the facility.
• Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
• Establish credibility in terms of technical competency and team leading ability.
• Maintain and track project parts in preparation to execution of the project.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology.
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD applications to help coordinate drawing deliverables.
• Basic understanding of design software such as: Plant 3D, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Fathom, Arrow, Caesar or Auto pipe, Word and Excel.
• The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and execute numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
• Participate in team environment effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to the success of the team.
• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks with set expectations.
• Experience writing equipment procurement specifications and reviewing vendor submittals for compliance with the specifications or CM&U project requirements.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Supports continuous improvement and change to the department’s efforts.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker.
• Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, Designers and field personnel in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish our goals.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.