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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation
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LVI Associates
Houston, TX (In Person)
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Position Overview The Mechanical Engineering Lead provides technical leadership and oversight for mechanical engineering activities supporting power generation and natural gas infrastructure projects. This role includes managing design, maintenance, and integrity of mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards. The position also involves coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering efforts across projects including design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of equipment. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering staff and external partners. Oversee design and specification of systems such as turbines, compressors, pumps, piping, pressure vessels, and related structures. Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, electrical, controls, civil) for integrated project execution. Review and approve engineering deliverables such as drawings, calculations, and specifications. Conduct mechanical integrity assessments, failure investigations, and root cause analyses. Support procurement by evaluating vendor proposals and ensuring alignment with project specifications. Manage project schedules, budgets, and engineering resources. Participate in safety reviews, risk assessments, and environmental compliance efforts. Facilitate communication across engineering, operations, and contractor teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability. Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and outage activities. Contribute to emergency response efforts when required. Ensure adherence to organizational safety policies and procedures. Perform additional duties as assigned.