Mechanical Engineer - Temporary Power Generation & Energy Systems

Primary Responsibilities

• Design temporary power generation facilities, including equipment layouts, piping systems, fuel delivery systems, cooling systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop mechanical designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for temporary power projects.
• Apply industry codes, standards, and best practices to ensure designs meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of natural gas systems, procedures, installation requirements, and operational guidelines.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, project managers, operations personnel, vendors, and customers to deliver integrated power solutions.
• Participate in project planning, design reviews, and constructability evaluations.
• Support field installations by providing engineering guidance, troubleshooting, and technical expertise.
• Review equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to specify and procure mechanical equipment and components.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, calculations, and project records.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Support commissioning, startup, and performance testing of temporary power generation facilities

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of temporary power generation equipment and supporting mechanical systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of natural gas systems, operating procedures, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with applicable standards such as ASME, NFPA, API, and local building and mechanical codes.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong mechanical engineering and design skills
• Natural gas systems expertise
• Safety-focused decision making
• Effective communication
• Team-oriented mindset
• High level of motivation and initiative
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience (experience with power generation, oil & gas, energy, or industrial systems preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with mobile or temporary power generation systems.
• Knowledge of diesel and natural gas generator systems.
• Experience with skid-mounted process equipment or modular facility design.
• Familiarity with project management principles and field construction practices

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to visit construction sites and operating facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites (@30% travel) depending on workload and to support project execution.
• Ability to work in industrial environments while following all required safety procedures