Gas Turbine Structures Engineer

Location

Houston, TX, 77053;
Sedalia, MO, 65301

2041

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PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast‑start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

We are primed for the Energy Transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world‑class Missouri headquarters is purpose‑built to meet peaking‑power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 900,000 sq. ft of facilities and equipment, including the only independent Level‑IV aeroderivative depot in North America and a hydrogen‑ready string‑test facility that enables full‑speed, full‑load testing.

Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own peaking‑power installations.

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess the specialized knowledge and quality‑oriented problem‑solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

We are seeking a highly skilled Gas Turbine Structures Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and optimization of the casing and frame components of gas turbines. These components are critical to the structural integrity and operational stability of the turbine system, providing essential support for rotating parts and housing various internal systems.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure that these components meet performance, safety, and durability requirements under extreme operational conditions.

Director Engineering

2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 or 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

• Component owner and optimize casing and frame components for gas turbines, including casing structures, support frames, brackets, and external housings.
• Ensure designs meet structural, thermal, and vibration performance criteria while adhering to safety, reliability, and maintenance requirements.
• Develop design specifications, including materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes to support the production and assembly of gas turbine casing and frame components.
• Perform structural analysis (e.g., stress, strain, fatigue, life) to ensure gas turbine casing and frame can withstand operational loads, including centrifugal forces, thermal gradients, and mechanical stresses.
• Conduct thermal analysis to evaluate temperature distribution and thermal expansion, ensuring the casing and frame components maintain their structural integrity in high‑temperature environments.
• Analyze and optimize the casing’s ability to withstand vibration, shock, and dynamic loading, preventing resonant frequencies and ensuring stable operation.
• Collaborate with materials engineers to select suitable high‑strength, heat‑resistant materials for casing and frame components, ensuring compatibility with turbine operating conditions.
• Consider material properties such as strength, fatigue resistance, and thermal conductivity in the selection process.
• Incorporate thermal coatings or protective finishes to enhance the durability of casing and frame components.
• Work closely with other gas turbine component owners: rotating equipment, cooling system, airfoils and combustion engineers to ensure that the casing and frame components are well‑integrated with the overall gas turbine design.
• Design interfaces for mounting and supporting turbine rotors, shafts, bearings, and other critical components, ensuring proper alignment and minimizing wear and vibration.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure the casing and frame designs are manufacturable and cost‑effective, considering factors such…