Mechanical Field; Gas​/Steam Turbine Engineer Senior or Principal

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Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding and wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher level engineer or supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals or staff.

Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge and proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities and assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) and may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge and proficiency in a specialty area and a general knowledge of related disciplines.
• Works under the general direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as operations, maintenance, testing/diagnostics, and regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.
• May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinates or leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning) under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor supports bid and evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals, and providing recommendations for selection. Partners and communicates with areas such as supply chain and legal following appropriate processes.
• Frequently exchanges information in all formats on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customers.
• May assign tasks and coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel, and others. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
• Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience and demonstrated broad knowledge and proficiency in a specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level as established and documented by the organization.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/ Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.

• Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum;…