Senior Mechanical Engineer Power Generation

Chicago, IL
job summary:
A Senior Mechanical Engineer with power generation expertise for a hybrid role which can be in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, or Minneapolis, MN, or Phoenix, AZ. In this position, you will serve as a discipline lead on power generation, central plant, and energy infrastructure projects involving new builds and plant retrofits. You will set technical directions, oversee design tasks, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Candidates must hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and 15+ years of power generation design experience, particularly in natural gas systems. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, alongside expertise in P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and system hydraulics. Experience with combined cycle plants, reciprocating engines, or engineering software Thermoflow, CAESAR II, Pipe-Flo is highly preferred. This is a long-term, hybrid contract role.

location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 85 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Act as a technical client liaison and align engineering efforts across structural, electrical, civil, and I&C disciplines

  • Perform detailed calculations, equipment sizing, system hydraulic modeling, and pipe stress analysis

  • Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, technical equipment specifications, and detailed drawing packages

  • Lead and mentor junior engineers and 2D/3D designers through conceptual and detailed design development

  • Conduct site visits for observations and advise construction teams on field conditions, sequencing, and constructability
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qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Education: Bachelors (required)

skills:
  • Power Generation
  • Energy


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-08-12

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