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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • At least 7 years of industrial mechanical engineering experience; EPC project experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of piping system design, piping stress analysis, pipe supports and specialty materials, steam traps and safety devices, and industrial utility systems.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within virtual, multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and cost studies for mechanical systems and industrial infrastructure projects.
  • Apply advanced engineering methods and practices to complex process and utility piping systems.
  • Produce estimate-quality designs, material take-offs, and detailed design sketches.
  • Perform piping stress analysis and piping sizing calculations, and select valves, supports, steam traps, safety devices, and specialty materials.
  • Review vendor drawings and interdisciplinary engineering deliverables while providing technical mechanical input.
  • Support drafting and design teams with layout development and detailing challenges.
  • Assist with scope development, procurement documentation, and construction package preparation.
  • Conduct field investigations, site verification activities, and construction support efforts.
  • Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and project management teams to ensure coordinated project execution.
  • Mentor junior engineering and design staff while providing technical guidance and leadership.
  • Participate in design reviews, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Visit job sites, field offices, and customer locations as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred.
  • Experience supporting power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, transmission systems, or industrial infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with EPC project execution, construction coordination, and procurement support activities.
  • Experience supporting field construction activities, startup, and commissioning efforts.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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