Senior Thermal Performance Engineer

About the role

The Senior Thermal Performance Engineer will perform thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow software, participate in feasibility studies and development support for new power projects, support power generation project owners and developers, prepare and review engineering deliverables, evaluate new power and infrastructure projects, procure major power plant equipment, interface with clients, monitor project schedules and budgets, support proposals, execute performance testing, and participate in condition assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow software.
• Participate as mechanical lead in feasibility studies and development support for new power projects including the areas of biofuels and hydrogen.
• Support power generation project owners and developers for new thermal energy projects.
• Prepare and review other engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations.
• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects to support financing.
• Procure major power plant equipment, upgrades, maintenance, and service agreements.
• Interface with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Support proposals for new business development opportunities.
• Execute performance testing of new & existing thermal plants.
• Provide technical support for carbon capture studies.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, specifically experience in thermal power generation.
• Experience in owner’s engineering design reviews of electric power projects.
• Experience with performance testing of thermal energy plants.
• Detailed understanding of power station operation and maintenance.
• Excellent technical communication and writing skills.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards.
• Thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow or similar software (e.g., GateCycle, EBSILON, IPSEpro).

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.

Skills

• Thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow or similar software (e.g., GateCycle, EBSILON, IPSEpro).

Benefits

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search. Salary Plan: REG, Registered Engineering, Job Grade 017.

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances, disability, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and a voluntary legal plan. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

As an employee-owned company, professionals are empowered to drive both their personal growth and the company's long-term achievements, sharing in the financial rewards of success through stock ownership.