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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Mechanical Engineer 2

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
  • Working knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanical equipment systems, industrial piping systems, and power generation processes.
  • Experience with P&IDs, mechanical calculations, equipment selection and specification, vendor document reviews, and construction documentation development.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to travel periodically for project meetings, site visits, field verification, and construction support activities.
  • Ability to work in active industrial and construction environments as required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical systems for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, data center, and industrial infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare and review equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, equipment data sheets, mechanical calculations, material take-offs (MTOs), and construction packages.
  • Support the design and analysis of gas turbine auxiliary systems, cooling water systems, fuel gas systems, compressed air systems, HVAC systems, water treatment systems, fire protection interfaces, and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
  • Perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations to validate system performance and design integrity.
  • Support projects through conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Develop equipment specifications and procurement packages.
  • Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment documentation.
  • Support project estimating activities and development of material quantity take-offs.
  • Track assigned deliverables and support project schedule requirements.
  • Coordinate mechanical designs with civil, structural, electrical, process, instrumentation, and construction teams.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and coordination meetings.
  • Support integration of mechanical systems into overall facility designs.
  • Identify design conflicts and develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Ensure engineering deliverables comply with project requirements, company standards, and applicable industry codes and regulations.
  • Perform technical reviews and quality checks of assigned work products.
  • Maintain project documentation and engineering records.
  • Support implementation of quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in site visits, field verification activities, and equipment inspections.
  • Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and resolve field engineering issues.
  • Assist with system troubleshooting, equipment testing, and startup support.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting power generation, industrial, utility, manufacturing, energy, or EPC projects.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
  • Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
  • Familiarity with Plant 3D, Navisworks, pipe stress software, and engineering calculation tools.

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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