Senior Procurement Engineer, Power Generation

Key Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical, electrical, and project engineering teams to draft, review, and finalize technical specifications for major power-generation equipment, including:
  • Steam generators
  • Steam turbines and generators
  • Feedwater heaters
  • Condensate and feedwater pumps
  • Electrical switchgear, transformers, and auxiliary electrical systems
  • Other balance-of-plant equipment as required
• Develop and issue RFQs/RFPs for major equipment packages; manage bidder communications and technical clarifications.
• Perform detailed technical and commercial bid evaluations, including compliance reviews, scope alignment, risk identification, and lifecycle considerations.
• Lead or support supplier selection recommendations and contract award packages in collaboration with legal, commercial, and project teams.
• Support commercial negotiations by translating technical scope, guarantees, and exceptions into clear cost and risk implications.
• Capture lessons learned and help improve procurement specifications, templates, and processes for future projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of procurement experience supporting large capital projects, with a strong preference for power generation, energy, heavy industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience procuring major engineered equipment (turbomachinery, boilers, rotating equipment, high-voltage electrical equipment, or similar).
• Strong technical foundation enabling credible engagement with OEMs, EPCs, and internal engineers.
• Experience leading technical bid evaluations and supporting commercial negotiations.
• Familiarity with stage-gated project development (e.g., FEL/30-60-90%) and EPC project execution is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly document technical scope and commercial implications.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-moving, hands-on project environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically to supplier facilities and project sites.

Pay

Compensation: Salary range: $160,000 – $210,000, with competitive company stock options

Schedule

Four weeks paid time off, plus 11 company holidays and 2 weeks of paid sick or family leave

Benefits

401k matching, comprehensive health insurance