Performance Test Engineer

Brooksource is seeking a Performance Test Engineer to support one of the nation's largest energy providers. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating and improving the performance, efficiency, and reliability of power generation assets across a diverse fleet of fossil, gas turbine, combined cycle, and nuclear generating facilities.

This opportunity is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in power generation, thermodynamics, plant performance analysis, or gas turbine systems who enjoy solving complex operational challenges and working directly with plant personnel.

• Direct and perform performance testing of gas turbine, combined cycle, fossil, and nuclear generating units.
• Analyze plant heat rate, capacity, efficiency, and overall cycle performance.
• Investigate and troubleshoot performance-related issues impacting generation output and plant efficiency.
• Evaluate major equipment including gas turbines, steam turbines, feedwater heaters, condensers, cooling towers, pumps, and related systems.
• Collect and analyze field test data using specialized data acquisition systems and plant monitoring tools.
• Monitor plant performance trends through remote plant computer interfaces and data analysis platforms.
• Develop recommendations to improve plant performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Utilize computer modeling tools and simulations to evaluate plant operating conditions and performance scenarios.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to plant personnel, engineering teams, and leadership.
• Travel to generating facilities to support testing, analysis, and troubleshooting efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience working in power generation or industrial plant environments.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, power generation cycles, and plant performance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to travel up to 25–50% and work in industrial power plant environments.

• Experience with gas turbine or combined cycle plant performance testing.
• Knowledge of plant heat rate analysis and efficiency optimization.
• Familiarity with ASME Performance Test Codes (PTC 22, PTC 46, and related standards).
• Experience with power plant performance modeling and simulation software.
• Experience with Excel macros, VBA, or other programming tools.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly specialized engineering group focused on maximizing the performance and efficiency of critical power generation assets. You'll work directly with plant personnel, conduct field testing across multiple generating technologies, analyze real‑world operational data, and help drive improvements that impact the reliability and performance of an entire generation fleet.