Lead HRSG Application Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

HRSG Application Engineer responsible for global proposal activity and technical specifications for outsourced HRSG scopes. Collaborating with vendors and commercial teams to ensure project success and compliance with performance standards.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own global, project-specific proposal activity to drive consistent functional specifications and standardized workflow processes for outsourced HRSG scopes
Serve as the primary technical owner for outsourced HRSG scope, developing comprehensive functional specifications that define thermal performance, mechanical requirements, materials, and interfaces necessary for vendors to bid and execute HRSG fabrication and supply
Demonstrate deep understanding of the water-steam cycle in combined cycle and gas power plant applications
Develop and maintain standardized functional specification templates for outsourced HRSGs
Interface with HRSG vendors during the bid process to evaluate technical proposals
Collaborate with the commercial team during the ITO phase, providing technical scoping, performance estimation, and cost inputs
Execute ITO responsibilities including technical analysis of client needs and product/system optimization
Own the technical application engineering of the Hot Selective Catalytic Reduction (Hot SCR) system, including system configuration
Assess the impact of Hot SCR placement on thermal performance, pressure drop, and plant efficiency
Collaborate with environmental permitting teams and customers to ensure Hot SCR solution meet regulatory NOx reduction targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university
Minimum 6 years of experience in thermal power plant engineering, HRSG systems, or related engineering functions
Deep technical knowledge of combined cycle plant thermodynamics and the water-steam cycle, with hands-on experience in HRSG thermal design, performance modeling, or vendor specification development
Familiarity with Hot SCR systems, catalyst technology, NOx control strategies, and their integration within the exhaust gas path
Experience developing functional specifications for outsourced or vendor-supplied major equipment in a power generation context
Proficiency with heat balance tools and thermal modeling software
Ability to document, plan, and execute programs with established project management discipline
Experience with multi-vendor bid processes, technical proposal evaluation, and contract technical alignment is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal power plant engineeringHRSG systemscombined cycle plant thermodynamicswater-steam cycleHRSG thermal designperformance modelingvendor specification developmentHot SCR systemscatalyst technologyNOx control strategies

Soft Skills

project managementtechnical analysiscollaborationdocumentationplanningexecution

Certifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelors degree in Chemical Engineering