Sr. Mechanical Designer

Long-term contract in Birmingham, AL. Very competitive pay, time and a half for OT, Mob/Demob, and strong per diem. Join this fast-growing design engineering firm, who will be adding 150 people in the next 18 months. The work is designing simple-cycle gas turbine plants, to support the energy demand from data centers. Hybrid available The Mechanical Designer is responsible for developing and drafting moderately complex piping designs and construction packages for power generation islands, supporting behind-the-grid infrastructure for datacenter clients. This role involves working under general supervision and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design documentation.

Requirements: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting. Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical design within industrial or power generation environments. Experience with P&IDs, equipment layout, pipeline specs, material take-offs, piping isometrics. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Plant 3D, as well as Microsoft products. Strong understanding of piping materials and specifications, pipe support and restraint systems, manual valve sizing and application. Ability to read and interpret vendor drawings and apply them in the design of construction-ready documents. Familiarity with EPC workflows and inter-discipline coordination.

Responsibilities: Interpret and apply project scope, specifications, and design criteria. Develop piping designs based on P&IDs, General Arrangements (GAs), equipment layouts, piping specifications, and inline instrumentation. Prepare Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and support procurement activities. Perform field design work to verify existing conditions and coordinate with client personnel. Assist in the development of construction packages, including Installation drawings, Piping Isometrics Support details, and Bill of materials. Support site activities during construction and startup phases.

Identify and communicate scope changes and design updates. Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure design integration and alignment. JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650