Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to: Engineering Operations Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: Mechanical Designers

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides custom power augmentation and energy plant solutions for power generation and utilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG), data center, biopharma and other markets. Stellar Energy’s innovative solutions include turbine inlet air chilling, inlet air conditioning (heating and cooling), evaporative cooling, direct contact air chilling, thermal energy storage, district cooling and central utility plants. The company’s experience spans more than 20 years and stretches across the globe, with offices in the United States, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Job Summary

As a member of the technical staff, the Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design of modular TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) Plant, CHP, Mission Critical and District Cooling Plant up to full production. This includes specification reviews, mechanical calculation and selection to meet process, code, and client requirements; conduct design reviews; coordinate with other disciplines, client and fabrication for production; The Mechanical Engineer will also be responsible for technical support of all products currently in production.

Essential Functions:

• Undertake engineering and design work independently.
  
• Maintain individual accountability for the quality and accuracy of all such engineering and design work
  
• Accomplish tasks within the company procedures, specifications, standards and any project specific addenda.
  
• Write manufacturing and test procedures and reports.
  
• Participate in project teams and all activities related to the development of the modular plant.
  
• Provide technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals, such as schematics, equipment selection and specification review.
  
• Prepare and review mechanical specifications and necessary control documents based on project execution plan prior to commencement of any engineering or design activities.
  
• Prepare design deliverables including basis of design, engineering lists, P&IDs, data sheets, technical specifications, calculations, numerical model and other study reports in support of procurement, fabrication, installation and construction.
  
• Support and provide technical leadership in vendor technical clarification meetings and technical evaluation of bids.
  
• Undertake the Stellar Energy factory supervision work or site supervision when required.
  
• Provide technical assistance to the project team as required (e.g. subcontract evaluation, scope definition, design schematics etc.).
  
• Maintain good interface with other disciplines.
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Technical capacity.
  
• Problem solving/analysis.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
  
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
  

Work Environment

Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the fabrication shop for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and head protection.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

The employee must be able to bend, climb, stoop, or stretch as required to examine fabricated components at the site or fabrication shop.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

Anticipated 20% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  
• Minimum of five years of working experience in power plant or HVAC design or similar projects.
  
• Competent in the selection and establishing technical requirements for general mechanical equipment including pumps, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.
  
• Competent in piping system design, including pipe material and class specification, pipe stress analysis, valve selection, etc.
  
• Familiar with local and international codes, standards, and regulations, and their implementation.
  
• Familiar with design procedure and inter-discipline interface support.
  
• Familiar with engineering quality management.
  
• Familiar with module design and fabrication practices.
  
• Competent in the preparation of engineering deliverables to appropriate levels of development for all project phases.
  
• Familiar with market and vendors for each type of mechanical equipment.
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master�s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an accredited University.
  
• Professional Engineer Registration.
  
• 8 + years of experience leading the engineering and design of mechanical water-side and air-side heat transfer systems (power plant, industrial, or similar).
  
• Demonstrated success in the technical leadership of an engineering discipline.
  
• Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD preferred).
  
• Knowledge of AFT Fathom flow analysis software.
  

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.