Sr. Mechanical Power Generation Engineer

Position Overview

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. With over 60 years of experience providing architectural, engineering, and planning services across the United States and a team of more than 750 professionals, we offer a collaborative, non‐hierarchical work environment that empowers every associate to reach their full potential. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Power Generation Engineer/Project Manager with a passion for technical leadership, mentoring, and driving innovation in the power generation industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full scope project activities including engineering design, surveys, facility assessments, construction administration, site walks, and field service.
• Provide technical design, oversight, and hands-on leadership while mentoring junior engineers and analyzing project control systems for power and utility projects.
• Develop and execute strategic actions aligned with both the Mechanical team and GPD Group goals.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs, translate them into project scopes, and build strong, lasting relationships.
• Oversee administrative tasks including workflow management, scheduling, quality assurance, and ensuring project documents remain within scope and budget.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of design experience in power/energy generation and power delivery utilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience managing design engineers and documentation for project work.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, project scope, technical plans, and specifications.
• Skilled in value engineering to provide cost-saving, installation, operational, and performance improvement recommendations.
• Extensive experience with process piping design, P&ID’s, natural gas systems, various power generation designs (simple cycle, combined cycle, balance of plant), steam/high temperature system design, and thermal stress analysis.
• Familiarity with Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, NFPA, Industrial Ventilation Codes, and ASME Standards (ASME B.31).
• Ability to develop design standards, details, templates and provide input on instrumentation/control systems, material selections, and constructability reviews.
• Excellent communication, professional writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Willingness to travel for building surveys, assessments, and construction administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License is preferred.
• Experience mentoring and empowering engineers early in their career.
• A demonstrated servant leadership approach within a collaborative environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…