Gas Turbine Installation Engineer

About the Role

A Turbine Installation Field Engineer leads the on-site mechanical erection and centerline alignment of new steam turbines that support unit growth across North America. You will independently manage complex technical execution, solve challenging issues involving large rotating equipment, and coordinate closely with field crews and contractors while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete on-site mechanical erection and centerline alignment of large-scale steam turbines, ensuring precision, performance, and long-term reliability.
• Serve as the primary on-site technical authority during installation, commissioning, and start-up, resolving complex mechanical challenges to keep projects on schedule.
• Install and integrate critical auxiliary systems—including lubrication, hydraulic, and control systems—to ensure seamless turbine operation.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, customers, and contractors to drive efficient execution while managing site logistics, resources, and tooling.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety and quality by enforcing site regulations, conducting inspections, and addressing non-conformances.
• Document installation progress, quality metrics, and technical issues with accuracy and clarity to support successful project closeout.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians, strengthening field capability and reinforcing best practices in turbine erection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent years of technical experience.
• 5–8 years of hands-on field service experience installing, erecting, or commissioning large rotating equipment such as steam or gas turbines.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, including commissioning processes, test equipment, and the engineering design process.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently in demanding field environments.
• A disciplined approach to quality, with solid experience in quality assurance, quality control, and analytical problem solving.
• Effective workflow and project execution skills to manage priorities in dynamic on-site conditions.
• Strong interpersonal, customer-facing, and influencing skills to collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 30–50 pounds.
• Continuously reach above shoulder level, in front, and to the sides.
• Frequently hold, grasp, and manipulate objects using hands for extended periods (up to 10–12 hours).
• Frequently bend, crouch, kneel, climb, and crawl as required by job duties.
• Tolerate exposure to rigorous environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to hear and effectively communicate in noisy environments while maintaining focus and clarity of thought.

About the Team

Gas Services offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. The division covers all gas turbines under one roof, including steam turbines and generators, with decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is an energy technology company with ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries. We develop energy systems of the future, ensuring the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. Our technologies drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation, focusing on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Pay

The base salary range for this position in the United States is $76,800 to $162,200 annually. Specific offers are determined by factors such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on individual qualifications.