Mechanical Project Engineer

Job#: 3019334

Job Description:

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Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer - Combined Cycle Power Generation

Client Type: Energy

Location: The Woodlands, TX - onsite

On site expectation: 5 days per week

Travel: around 75% travel regionally and nationally

Contract length: 1 year - potential to extend or convert to full-time

Rate: $100-120/hr.

Apex Systems is supporting a leading electrical power & utilities client as they ramp execution on multiple combined cycle (CCGT) power generation projects.

Job Description:

As a key member of the Project Management team, the Mechanical Project Engineer leads and coordinates the technical scope for new combined cycle capital projects-from engineering through construction, commissioning, and closeout. You'll ensure designs are complete, constructible, code-compliant, and aligned with corporate goals, while driving quality, schedule, and cost outcomes.

The role sits on the execution side (not the design house), partnering closely with EPCs, the Owner's Engineer, and internal stakeholders to unblock RFIs, maintain QA/QC rigor, and keep projects on time and under budget.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

Champion safe behaviors and ensure engineered safety controls/hazard removal are embedded in design and field execution.

Ensure compliance with NERC standards and support MISO interconnection submittals/documentation.

Engineering Leadership (Combined Cycle Focus)

Lead/coordinate multidisciplinary engineering for combined cycle power blocks; ensure alignment with permits, codes, utility standards, and O&M goals.

Oversee contractors' engineering performance; manage interfaces among EPCs, Owner's Engineer, SMEs, and technical consultants.

Drive design reviews, constructability, and value engineering; support/open-book technical processes during project development.

Quality Assurance / Field Execution

Own the quality plan elements: procedure reviews, QA/QC documentation, factory inspections (FATs), witness/inspection points, and site walkdowns.

Support system turnover from Construction to Start-Up and from EPC to Owner; support commissioning, reliability/performance, and emissions testing per contract.

Commercial/Contract & Controls

Act as Contract Manager for select engineering/construction contracts outside the EPC, including Owner's Engineer.

Partner with the PM and Project Controls to follow the Project Delivery System, manage changes, and document Records of Decision for prudency/audit.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Participate in contractor/vendor selection with emphasis on combined cycle experience and capability.

Respond to/clear RFIs and technical queries quickly to keep field work moving.

Daily Responsibilities (Day-to-Day)

Review technical specifications, drawings, and procedures; conduct design/constructability/QA reviews.

Provide technical support to the project team; resolve field queries with EPCs and vendors.

Prepare/review NERC and MISO submittals for interconnection.

Perform/oversee quality assurance activities (procedure reviews, factory inspections, and site walkdowns).

Maintain document control and repository discipline through closeout.

Must-Have Qualifications

10+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction or operation of power systems.

Combined cycle power generation experience (CCGT) in construction, field engineering, QA/QC, owner's engineer/EPC interface, or design reviews.

Strong background working with EPCs and/or as an Owner's Engineer on large capital projects.

Proficiency reviewing mechanical packages and systems typical to CCGT (e.g., turbomachinery balance-of-plant, piping/tubing, valves/instrumentation, heat exchangers, auxiliaries).

Willing and able to travel up to ~75%; flexible onsite presence as projects require.

Excellent communication, technical writing, and stakeholder leadership skills; strong Microsoft 365 proficiency.

Degree Flexibility: A bachelor's in engineering is preferred but not required. The client prioritizes relevant experience and will consider candidates with ~5+ years of engineering experience if they have solid combined cycle exposure. (Advanced degrees and certifications can offset years.)

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.