Gas Turbine Performance Engineer I

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Gas Turbine Performance Engineer I at Mitsubishi Power supporting thermal performance evaluations and field testing. Collaborating with senior engineers to improve gas turbine performance over various projects.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support evaluation of gas turbine thermal performance including power output, heat rate, pressures, temperatures, and component efficiencies using engineering principles.
Assist in analyzing remote monitoring data to evaluate performance, availability, and reliability and identify improvement opportunities.
Perform basic diagnostic analysis of operational data to support identification of performance losses.
Support detailed compressor and turbine performance analysis under guidance of senior engineers.
Assist in development of thermal performance testing procedures aligned with ASME or ISO standards.
Participate in field performance testing, including data collection, validation, and reporting.
Support combustion system and fuel utilization studies, including emissions analysis and troubleshooting activities.
Assist in fluid system design and analysis including P&ID interpretation, component selection, and system evaluation.
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support engineering and operational objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on thermal fluids from an accredited institution.
0–3 years of experience in gas turbine engineering, performance analysis, or related field (including internships or co-ops).
Basic understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and gas turbine performance principles.
Exposure to data analysis, engineering calculations, and technical problem solving.
Familiarity with engineering software, modeling tools, or programming languages is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to travel up to 20% as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Committed to quality products and services.
Great working environment and culture.
Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal performance analysisgas turbine engineeringthermodynamicsfluid mechanicsdata analysisengineering calculationstechnical problem solvingP&ID interpretationcomponent selectionemissions analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationquick learning

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering