Senior Mechanical Design Manager
Penn Entertainment
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Marketing
Senior Mechanical Design Manager
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.
In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
At PROENERGY, we emphasize a ONE-TEAM approach where our Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Start-Up, Document Controls, and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a Senior Mechanical Design Manager reporting to the Director of Design & Technology. This manager will focus on maintaining, and coordinating our power plant design system 3D software including the material databases that drive the system. Pipe codes, piping materials, pipe support types, etc will all need constant review as our standards and codes change. The Senior Mechanical Design Manager will allocate resources from this mechanical designer pool as project needs dictate. You will need to work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute and provide world class, quality focused deliverables for our construction team. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you coordinate multiple jobs, develop guidelines and procedures, and provide design oversight to our subsidiaries. This position would be located in our Kansas City Office location.
Reports To: VP PowerFLX Engineering
Work Location: 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211
Position Responsibilities
- Lead and manage our PowerFLX turn-key EPC projects in our Autodesk Plant 3D environment
- Work with IT to Manage the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and model reference files for all disciplines
- Create and manage databases that feed our model including pipe codes and project files
- Work with Project Engineering Management to create baseline schedules for our projects and participate in forecast reviews – A deep understanding of project controls earned value management will be required.
- Design and route piping systems and model 3D equipment items for power plant systems including simple cycle gas balance of plant systems.
- Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations.
- Manage and lead a team of multidisciplined designers; allocating resources based on project needs.
- Foster high performing teams and behavior to execute projects.
- Ability to mentor and develop team members including technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
- Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
- Help develop, review, and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure design standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
- Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and find practical applications.
- Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
- Work in collaboration with the construction and start-up teams for early input and design reviews of piping and mechanical systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or associates degree in drafting technology, design or related fields
- Eight (8) years of experience in related work experience
- Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
- Advanced understanding of design software such as: Plant 3D, E3D, SCADA Systems Elecdes/PanelDES, Smartplant 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
- The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
- Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Provides guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker
- Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes
- Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of mechanical discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the project team; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, Designers and constructability personnel in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish our goals.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications
- Previous Lead or Senior Designer Experience in EPC Power Industry (Mechanical Discipline)
- Aconex Document Controls software knowledge
- Clear understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles
- Working knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal and estimate process
- Owner or Client engineering background
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.