Senior Thermal Performance Engineer

Role Overview

As a Senior Thermal Performance Engineer, you will monitor and improve plant heat rate, reliability, and availability across our power generation fleet. You will use thermodynamics, data analysis, and project management expertise to optimize thermal efficiency and support economic dispatch in a wholesale utility environment. This role blends hands‑on performance testing, engineering analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive measurable improvements in plant operations.

• Lead fleet‑wide unit performance testing initiatives, including heat rate, capacity, and system optimization studies.
• Provide advanced analysis of thermal performance KPIs and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Identify, scope, and manage complex heat rate improvement projects from feasibility analysis through execution and post‑implementation validation.
• Serve as a technical advisor to operations, maintenance, and instrumentation teams to resolve complex performance challenges.
• Develop long‑range performance improvement strategies aligned with asset management and capital planning objectives.
• Oversee engineering scopes, budgets, schedules, and third‑party engineering resources to ensure successful project delivery.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or physical science, or comparable experience.
• Ideal candidate will have five years of related experience in power generation or industrial systems; minimum of two years required.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and plant operations.
• Experience with data analysis, technical reporting, and performance testing.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work across teams.

• Engineer in Training certification.
• Experience supporting coal or gas generation assets.
• Project management experience in an industrial or utility setting.
• Familiarity with regulatory performance reporting requirements.

We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match, paid PTO and holidays, and health coverage including medical, dental, and vision starting on day one.

AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment. An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.