Licensed Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

As the Principal Mechanical Engineer, this full-time remote position will manage the mechanical engineering strategy and technical governance for utility-scale gas-fired power plants, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from development to operations.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and own the mechanical engineering philosophy for gas-fired power plants, acting as the final technical decision-maker for system design and lifecycle issues
• Lead plant-level system and process engineering, ensuring design consistency and performance optimization for gas turbine and reciprocating engine projects
• Provide technical leadership for major equipment selection and integration, governing the mechanical scope for balance-of-plant systems and ensuring long-term reliability

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in power plant mechanical engineering, including roles on the EPC, OEM, or owner-side
• Proven experience with gas turbine and/or gas engine power plants, with a strong preference for discipline lead or technical authority experience
• Deep expertise in rotating equipment, thermal systems, and balance-of-plant mechanical systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required