Staff Engineer – Power Generation; Turbines

Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines)

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As a Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines), you will serve as a senior technical authority in rotating equipment, driving strategy, performance optimization, and reliability across critical power generation assets. This role is designed for a recognized expert who thrives on solving complex challenges, influencing engineering direction, and advancing best-in-class turbine and generator practices.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams to shape long-term engineering standards, improve system performance, and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering initiatives including design, construction, upgrades, performance testing, and root cause analysis
• Serve as SME for gas turbines, reciprocating engines, rotating equipment, and generator systems (5MW+), including controls technology
• Perform advanced technical analysis across multi-OEM equipment, including vibration, transient loading, protection systems, and overall equipment health
• Drive reliability, performance optimization, and lifecycle improvements across power generation assets
• Lead technical and economic evaluations and influence project scope, design, and business outcomes
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices with a focus on safety, compliance, and consistency
• Interpret complex technical data and provide clear, actionable insights to leadership; deliver presentations that influence strategy and decisions
• Identify industry, business, and regulatory trends; implement process, system, and technology improvements
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects efficiently and safely
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across engineering practices, technologies, and services

Education / Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or Engineering Technology with P.E.)
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in power generation, energy, or related industry
• Deep expertise in rotating equipment and generator systems

Preferred

• Master's degree (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
• Experience leading large-scale projects or programs

Core Capabilities

• Advanced knowledge of gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and generator controls
• Strong expertise in equipment diagnostics and reliability (vibration, transient response, protection systems)
• Proven ability to influence technical decisions and advise leadership
• Ability to operate independently while providing technical leadership and mentorship