About this opportunity
TPI Global Solutions lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity in west olive, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Olive Township, MI (Onsite, 5 Days/Week) Onsite at a power generating facility (No remote option)
Duration: Until May 5th 2027 (with a possibility of extension)
Department: Mechanical Engineering / Operations Support
Reports To: Senior Engineering Manager / Plant Engineering Lead
Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer II provides technical engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a power generation facility. The engineer maintains, evaluates, troubleshoots, and upgrades mechanical equipment and systems while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Construction Contractors, and Vendors. This role also serves as a System Owner for multiple mechanical systems such as pumps, heat exchangers, water systems, boilers, steam turbines, and coal/ash handling equipment.
Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, and procurement documents for mechanical equipment and materials.
Estimate material, labor, and construction costs for project budgeting and planning.
Compile and analyze data for mechanical engineering studies, system performance evaluations, and upgrade projects.
Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and other internal teams.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
Oversee and coordinate installation, construction, testing, maintenance, and documentation of mechanical systems.
Prepare mechanical system specifications, engineering drawings, and technical reports.
Apply engineering fundamentals such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass balance to system analysis and troubleshooting.
Act as the primary point of contact for mechanical vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
Manage implementation of upgrades, reliability improvements, and system modifications.
Perform root‑cause analysis and develop corrective actions for equipment failures.
Support plant outage planning, inspections, and testing activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Solid understanding of mechanical and industrial equipment
Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization, documentation, and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to collaborate with field teams, contractors, and vendors
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) from an ABET‑accredited program
OR
Engineering degree from a non‑ABET program plus a Professional Engineering (PE) License
Experience Requirements
Minimum 4+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
Experience in a power utility, refinery, or heavy industrial environment strongly preferred.
Background with mechanical systems such as pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, turbines, and water systems is beneficial.
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Who can apply
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