Senior Engineer, Power Generation

About the Role

Excelerate Energy is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Power Generation to provide technical leadership for the design, operation, and optimization of power generation assets worldwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex power projects utilizing reciprocating engines, gas turbines, LNG, natural gas, and diesel-fueled generation systems, supporting global energy infrastructure.

Why Join Excelerate Energy?

• Work on high-impact international power generation projects
• Lead innovative LNG-to-power and dual-fuel generation solutions
• Influence projects from early development through operations
• Collaborate with leading OEMs and industry experts
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Career growth within a global energy company
• Domestic and international travel opportunities (10-20%)

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design efforts for small and utility-scale power generation projects.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for reciprocating engine and gas turbine power plants.
• Support operating assets through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements.
• Conduct technical due diligence, performance evaluations, and life-cycle assessments of power generation assets.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, HSSEQ, Commercial, and Project teams.
• Lead feasibility studies, FEED, detailed engineering, and CAPEX/OPEX evaluations.
• Develop technical specifications, scopes of work, and RFP packages.
• Support procurement, vendor evaluations, and contract development.
• Lead major capital projects, plant expansions, fuel conversions, and modernization initiatives.
• Interface with EPC contractors and OEMs through construction, commissioning, and testing.
• Improve plant efficiency, reliability, availability, and emissions performance.
• Support maintenance optimization and condition monitoring programs.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk management reviews.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation engineering.
• Experience with reciprocating engines and/or gas turbine power plants.
• Strong technical, analytical, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with LNG and diesel-fueled power plants, including dual-fuel operations.
• Familiarity with major OEMs such as Wärtsilä, MAN, Caterpillar, GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar, or Jenbacher.
• Experience supporting operating assets, capital projects, and fuel conversion initiatives.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

About Excelerate Energy

Excelerate Energy is a leading provider of LNG and energy infrastructure solutions, helping deliver cleaner, flexible, and reliable energy around the world. Join a company where your expertise will directly support critical energy projects and shape the future of global power generation.