Lead Principal Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation - Data Center Infrastructure (on-site Nashville, TN)

Job Description

Lead mechanical power-generation engineering across the full lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, operational handoff, and ongoing reliability improvement. Oversee generation equipment and auxiliary systems, coordinate with engineering and operations teams, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure systems meet safety, availability, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, power engineering, energy systems, or a related discipline, plus 10 or more years of industrial, utility-scale, or mission-critical power-generation experience. Candidates need expertise in generation equipment and auxiliary systems, project leadership through commissioning and turnover, and strong communication, documentation, and vendor-management skills; data center experience and relevant professional credentials are preferred.

Key Skills: Power Generation Engineering, Gas Turbines, Reciprocating Generators, Diesel And Natural-Gas Generation, Fuel Systems, Cooling Systems, Emissions Controls, Generator Synchronization And Paralleling, Load Sharing And Load-Bank Testing, Commissioning And Startup, Root-Cause Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Preventive And Predictive Maintenance, Condition-Based Monitoring, Vendor Management, Technical Documentation

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter And Parking Benefits, 401(k) Plan With Company Match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Financial Planning, Group Legal Benefits, Voluntary Auto Insurance, Homeowner Insurance, Pet Insurance, Bonus Eligibility, Equity Eligibility, Relocation Assistance