Principal Mechanical Engineer
Walker Lovell ·www.walkerlovell.com
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Location: Alabama
Travel: Periodic travel for client meetings, site visits and commissioning
Compensation: Package reflecting principal-level technical responsibility
Shape engineering standards and lead major power projects
Bring your mechanical engineering expertise to a growing power-generation business. Influence technical decisions across major EPC projects, establish engineering standards and develop the engineers delivering the next generation of energy infrastructure.
Package & Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Three weeks’ annual paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
Professional development, engineering licensure support and tuition assistance.
Why this business
This expanding engineering, procurement and construction business delivers power-generation infrastructure, with a core focus on simple-cycle and combined-cycle facilities. Backed by an established infrastructure group, it offers the resources to deliver major projects alongside opportunities to shape engineering practices as the organisation grows.
Key priorities
Lead mechanical engineering across the EPC lifecycle, from concept and equipment selection through construction, commissioning and operational handover.
Establish design standards and approve critical deliverables, ensuring safety, reliability, maintainability and compliance.
Resolve complex technical challenges across rotating equipment, piping, steam, cooling water and balance-of-plant systems.
Mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, providing technical guidance to clients, project leaders and procurement teams.
The expertise you’ll need
A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a current Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
At least 15 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including substantial power-generation or industrial EPC project experience.
Strong expertise in mechanical systems, equipment specifications and simple-cycle and combined-cycle plant design.
Proven experience as a lead engineer or technical authority, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and influence major engineering decisions.