Zachry Group

Principal Engineer Mechanical

Zachry Group • $165K — $237K *
Downers Grove, IL 60516In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineers License
  • 15+ years experience in Power, Refining, or Chemical Industries
  • Strong background in heat exchangers, pumps, ASME pressure vessels, and piping codes
  • Experience specifying Power Plant Equipment (CTGs, STGs, HRSGs)
  • Knowledge of EPC Project execution model
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt within multiple industries
  • Availability for travel and working in both office and field environments
  • Desire for continuous improvement and career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Mechanical Lead on EPC Power Project
  • Drive mechanical technical design and project coordination through leadership
  • Manage project schedules and budgets, providing weekly status reports
  • Prepare and maintain resource plans
  • Prepare equipment inquiry/RFQ packages
  • Perform equipment technical bid evaluations and make recommendations
  • Review vendor documents for compliance with specifications and standards
  • Perform field walk downs for information collection
  • Prepare man-hour estimates for proposals
  • Attend meetings with clients, vendors, and internal teams
  • Present technical information for review and procedure implementation
  • Evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques with minor modifications
  • Provide technical expertise and training for personnel
  • Lead and review work of a small team of engineers and designers
  • Seals and signs documentation as a Licensed Professional Engineer.

Benefits

  • Eligible for participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage included
  • Participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Access to the Total Employee Rewards Program which encompasses various ancillary benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging EPC Power Projects.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as a Mechanical Lead on an EPC Power Project.
  • Provide strong leadership to drive mechanical technical design and project coordination.
  • Manage Project Schedules and Budgets as well as provide weekly reports to communicate project status, issues, and needs.
  • Prepare and maintain resource plans.
  • Prepare equipment inquiry/RFQ packages.
  • Perform equipment technical bid evaluations and prepare recommendations.
  • Review equipment vendor documents for compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
  • Develop job notes and technical scopes of work.
  • Perform field walk downs to collect information required to complete work.
  • Prepare man-hour estimates for proposals.
  • Attend Client, Vendor, and Internal Team meetings.
  • Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement operating procedures, and resolve system malfunctions.
  • Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
  • Provide specific to discipline technical expertise to the degree of preparing and providing training for other personnel: both within the company and for the customer.
  • Lead, coordinate, and review work of a small staff of engineers and designers.
  • As a Licensed Professional Engineer, seals and signs documentation produced by own work. May also seal and sign work done by engineers under direct supervision.


Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
  • Professional Engineers License
  • 15+ years of experience working in the Power, Refining, or Chemical Industries.
  • Strong background in heat exchangers, pumps, ASME pressure vessels, and ASME piping codes.
  • Experience in the specification of Power Plant Equipment including CTGs, STGs, and HRSGs.
  • Knowledge of EPC Project execution model.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for coordination with internal team members as well as Vendors and Clients.
  • Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries.
  • Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.
  • Strong desire for continuous improvement and career growth.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience as a Mechanical Lead on an EPC Power Plant design project.


Salary/Pay Rate:
  • In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, Principal Engineer Mechanical, is between $165,900.00 and $237,473.60 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits:
  • This position, Principal Engineer Mechanical, is eligible for participation in Zachry's Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

About Zachry Group

Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers.
Learn more about Zachry Group
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1924
* Ladders Estimates

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