job summary: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their Engineering Design team. This is a one year contract to hire opportunity that can be remote or onsite in the Charlotte NC area. This could also turn into a direct hire role upon the completion of the contract assignment. You will serve as the Heat and Mass Balance Lead, spearheading HMB development for Combined Cycle Power Projects. This role is critical for the early phases of project development, requiring a blend of high-level technical expertise and leadership skills to interface with owners and internal teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a mechanical, or related engineering discipline15 minimum years of experience in the Power, Diversified, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Energy, Chemical IndustryExperience with development of HMB for Combined Cycle ProjectsKnowledge of Performance Gaurantees including emissions complianceExperience in the specification of fixed and rotating equipment including STG, CTG, and HRSGExcellent communication skills and the ability to interact with Clients early in the project cycle location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $85.00 - 96.15 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Serve as a Heat and Mass Balance Lead to develop HMB on Combined Cycle Power ProjectsProvide strong leadership to help develop scope documents during the early phases of project developmentInterface with the Owner to help define scope and develop scopes of work for proposal packagesInterface with internal resources to Prepare equipment inquiry/RFQ packages.Perform equipment technical bid evaluations and prepare recommendations.Review equipment vendor documents for compliance to project specifications and industry standards.Develop job notes and technical scopes of work.Prepare man-hour estimates for proposals.Attend Client, Vendor, and Internal Team meetings.Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement operating procedures, and resolve system malfunctions.Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.Provide specific to discipline technical expertise to the degree of preparing and providing training for other personnel; both within the company and for the customer.May supervise, coordinate, and review work of a small staff of engineers or technicians on assigned work.As a Licensed Professional Engineer, seals and signs all documentation produced by own work. May also seal and sign work done by engineers under direct supervision. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 15 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: MechanicalProfessional EngineerMechanical DesignHeat and Mass BalanceHMBCycle Power ProjectsThermoflowCombined Cycle Power ProjectsSteam Turbine GeneratorCombustion Turbine GeneratorTechnical Bid EvaluationsPerformance GuaranteesTIC Estimates 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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com. 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.