Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Alabama

Travel: Periodic travel for project meetings, site visits and commissioning

Compensation: Base salary reflecting seniority and technical expertise

Lead complex designs from concept to commissioning

Take technical ownership of mechanical engineering on major energy and infrastructure projects. Apply your expertise across the full project lifecycle while mentoring engineers and influencing safe, reliable and practical designs.

Package & Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan and comprehensive health coverage.

  • Paid time off and holiday pay.

  • Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance.

  • Employee assistance programme, pet insurance and employee discounts.

Why this business

Join a growing power and energy infrastructure specialist backed by an established infrastructure group. Its projects span power generation, renewables, battery storage, data centres and industrial facilities, bringing engineering, procurement and construction together.

Key priorities

  • Lead mechanical design across equipment, piping, fuel gas, cooling water and balance-of-plant systems.

  • Manage engineering scope, schedules and deliverables from concept through construction, start-up and commissioning.

  • Review equipment specifications, vendor submissions and technical designs to strengthen safety, reliability and constructability.

  • Mentor engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design interfaces and field challenges.

The expertise you’ll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; a master’s degree and PE licence are preferred.

  • Typically 10-15 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience across power generation, industrial, utility, energy, manufacturing or EPC projects.

  • Experience leading multidisciplinary project work, with strong knowledge of rotating equipment, industrial piping, heat transfer and power plant systems.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit and Navisworks, alongside equipment specifications, mechanical calculations and vendor reviews.