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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas Generation

Alexandria, Virginia, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Denver, Colorado, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States

Overview

Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands. Tract Capital has introduced multiple digital infrastructure strategies including horizontal powered land, vertical development, and product development.

 

The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas Generation owns mechanical and fuel-gas discipline design for our behind-the-meter (BTM) generation solutions. This role develops the mechanical Basis of Design (BOD), leads vendor integration for balance-of-plant systems, and drives alignment with gas utilities to ensure safe, compliant, and scalable fuel delivery for mega-scale deployments.

 

How will you make a difference?

  • Own mechanical and fuel-gas discipline design scope for BTM generation solutions, including Reciprocating Gas Engine (RICE), Turbine design, Fuel Cell design, and fuel-gas supply, pressure regulation, metering, filtration, exhaust, ventilation, and cooling interfaces as applicable.
  • Develop and maintain the mechanical/gas Basis of Design (BOD), design standards, and typical details to enable repeatable deployments.
  • Coordinate with gas utilities and service providers on capacity, pressure, metering, odorization, and interconnection requirements; support utility reviews and field readiness.
  • Lead balance-of-plant vendor coordination (gas skids, piping, valves, regulators, exhaust systems, emissions-related hardware); ensure compliance to Fleet standards and codes.
  • Support hazard reviews (e.g., HAZOP/What-If), safety design (gas detection, ventilation, separation distances), and emergency response expectations.
  • Define commissioning and acceptance requirements for mechanical/gas scope; support start-up, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
  • Partner with EHS and environmental specialists on permitting and compliance considerations impacting mechanical and fuel systems.
  • Support lifecycle planning and maintainability: access, isolation points, spares strategy inputs, and documentation quality for turnover to Operations.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years in mechanical/gas systems engineering for industrial power generation, energy infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Extensive hands-on experience designing mechanical and fuel-gas systems for gas-fired generation (RICE, turbines, fuel cells) including regulation, metering, filtration, exhaust, and cooling.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain mechanical/fuel-gas Basis of Design (BOD), standards, and typical details that support repeatable, multi-site deployments.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with gas utilities and service providers on capacity, pressure, metering, odorization, and interconnection requirements.
  • Track record leading balance-of-plant vendor integration (gas skids, piping, valves, regulators, exhaust systems, emissions-related hardware) to meet codes and internal standards.
  • Experience supporting hazard reviews, safety design, commissioning, and lifecycle planning for mechanical/gas systems, including start-up, troubleshooting, and turnover to Operations.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with natural gas utility interconnections and large-load fuel supply planning.
  • Working knowledge of relevant codes/standards (e.g., NFPA 54, ASME piping, applicable local codes).
  • Experience with emissions-related systems and interfaces (oxidation catalysts, SCR where applicable, monitoring).
  • Field commissioning experience and strong vendor management skills.

 

Required Traits

  • Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers. 
  • Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams. 
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations. 
  • Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties. 
  • Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges. 
  • Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.  
  • Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships. 
  • Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.  
  • Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.  

 

Location and Travel

  • Work location is flexible to Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, or Alexandria, VA.
  • Regular travel, as needed, to offices as well as to meet with Vendors.

 

Expected Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus

 
Tract Capital Employment

Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tractcapital.com.

 

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