Power Plant Mechanical Engineer

Here's The Role

Do you thrive in a generation power plant? We are seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to drive our critical piping, boiler, pressure vessel repair and alteration program! This is a hands-on technical position to oversee complex projects from the field to the finish line. You will act as the crucial bridge between welders, non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians, state inspectors, and our engineering teams, utilizing your expertise in ASME boiler and welding codes, and NBIC standards, and Texas Boiler Law. You will troubleshoot equipment, design engineering solutions, and develop project scopes and plans with field oversight.  
This is an opportunity to work with a variety of generation technologies, including combined cycle, reciprocating engines, aeroderivative, coal and gas Rankine cycle plants, and hydro plants. We have a great team and welcome you to apply to join us!

How You’ll Contribute

• Drive essential audits to ensure strict adherence to governing agency standards and regulations. 
• Maintain quality control and maintenance programs for covered piping systems, boiler repairs, and welding to meet code requirements. 
• Serve as primary liaison between plant management, Authorized Inspection Agency (AI), and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), to assure that each plant maintains a current Boiler Operating Certificate. 
• Prepare technical specifications and scopes of work, backed by precise engineering calculations and drawing concepts. 
• Foster knowledge-sharing initiatives by offering technical guidance to engineering associates. 

How You’re Qualified

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
• Eight or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job, including providing technical leadership in engineering.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with eight years’ experience in a related field. 
• Experience in mechanical engineering within a power plant environment. 
• Experience conducting critical piping and pressure vessel repair and alteration support and oversight, with familiarity with associated codes. 

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.