Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH with a local office in Kansas City, MO. They deliver full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm services) for industrial process manufacturers across sectors including pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power and heavy industrial markets. In a significant growth mode, they are seeking a Mechanical Power Engineer who will bring extensive expertise to industrial projects—from designing power generation systems and recommending equipment based on client needs to providing technical project leadership that ranges from facility modifications to complex EPC contracts. Some travel to project and construction sites will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Size, select, and produce specifications for capital and balance of plant (BOP) equipment including, but not limited to, combustion turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), emission control equipment, material handling equipment, condensers, heat exchangers, fuel gas conditioning systems, compressor equipment, water treatment systems, sample/chemical feed systems, pumps, plant utilities, control valves, instrumentation, and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Review and approve vendor submittals to ensure equipment meets specification requirements.
• Complete heat and mass balances for projects using Thermoflex and self-developed software.
• Manage department operations by maintaining project schedules and staffing projections.
• Facilitate inter-discipline coordination with structural and electrical engineering divisions.
• Assist business development by producing estimate fees and proposals for new projects.
• Develop system and plant models for engineering analysis to optimize project efficiency.
• Author reports summarizing technical and commercial conclusions following client-requested studies.
• Design and engineer medium voltage power generation systems for gas generator packages.
• Develop conceptual layouts and sketches to drive the most efficient design on a project-by-project basis.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, and coordinating detailed phases of mechanical engineering projects.
• Produce work products such as one-line diagrams, protective relay settings, three-line drawings, and arc flash assessment and mitigation plans.
• Perform power energy and power quality audits.
• Develop equipment specifications, construction specifications, and contractor scope of work documents.

Required Qualifications

• 5-15+ years of experience in the design of power generation and distribution equipment, with prior experience in consulting engineering and the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA).
• Ability to manage onsite plant projects with minimal supervision.
• Well-organized with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, operate within budgets, and collaborate directly with client engineers and maintenance teams.
• PE license in good standing.