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Staff Engineer – Power Generation, Turbines
Power InnovationStaff Engineer leading complex engineering initiatives in power generation sector. Focusing on turbine and generator systems with expertise in reliability and performance optimization.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
- Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
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Hard Skills & Tools
Performance TestingRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical AnalysisReliability EngineeringLifecycle ImprovementsVibration AnalysisTransient Loading AnalysisProtection Systems KnowledgeEngineering Standards DevelopmentTechnical Data Interpretation
Soft Skills
Influencing LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationClear CommunicationContinuous Improvement
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.) LicenseExecutive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)