Senior Mechanical Engineer

GIG - General / Generation, Industrial & Govt 

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work/life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive and meaningful career. Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full-service engineering, procurement, and project management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services. Our Nuclear Services Division specializes in providing high-quality engineering, procurement, design, and project management for operating and new reactor clients, and partners with our other divisions to integrate nuclear design with electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, and distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in Knoxville, TN in delivering a wide range of projects for our Generation, Industrial, and Government clients. Experience with design, engineering, procurement, and construction processes in multi-discipline projects is required.

What We’re Looking for 

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.


• Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA).


• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Additional software skills including Bluebeam, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Vault, Plant3D, Inventor, ReCap, SolidWorks, FARO Scene, and other 3D rendering programs preferred.


• The development and review of engineering calculations, design criteria and performing/Checking calculations on various systems and software packages


• Experience with Detailed Stress Analysis – In depth analysis of piping systems, custom piping components, or fabrication assemblies utilizing AutoPIPE, Caesar II, Paulin PRG, Nastran, Inventor, and/or SolidWorks


• Possess a willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements.


• Possess a strong knowledge of power generation types – Coal, Gas, Hydro, and Nuclear.


• Possess a strong knowledge of client manufacturing, fabrication, and operational processes.

What You’ll Do 

• Preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documents such as design criteria, calculations, drawings, and specifications.


• Assist in the definition of project objectives, preparation of design estimates, and definition of project requirements and routine design approaches.


• Responsible for scoping, estimating, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects, which may have unique or complex technical or project execution requirements.


• Performs technical and coordination checking review of deliverables and other project documents and ensures deliverables comply with company procedures and applicable design requirements.


• Direct overall project design and supervise development of project design and engineering documents associated with assigned project.


• Apply basic knowledge of system design principles and practices to develop a complete and accurate design package.


• Possess in depth working knowledge of mechanical systems and innerworkings – Boilers, Tanks/Vessels, compressors/blowers, HRSG, Turbines, Major and Minor Piping Systems, pumps, etc.


• Perform walkdowns and collects detailed field information related to site configuration, existing equipment data, and scoping efforts.


• Perform technical and coordination checking/review of deliverables and other project documents.


• Prepare calculations using engineering formulas and skills or application of specific software as required.

What You’ll Earn 

• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually


• Group Medical/Dental Insurance


• Life Insurance (Company Paid)


• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)


• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan


• 401(K) Matching Contribution


• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan


• Long Term Care Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Fitness Center Reimbursement


• Annual Performance Bonus


• 9/80 Work Schedule Option


• FSA and HSA Options

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