Steam Turbine Construction Engineer

About the role

A Snapshot of Your Day

• Prepare and lead gas turbine commissioning projects from start to finish.
• Review schedules, coordinate with project teams, and ensure every detail is ready before stepping on site.
• Take ownership of commissioning activities, troubleshoot technical challenges, guide stakeholders, and ensure each turbine is brought online safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Independently manage projects and help expand our North America service operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead on-site pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of new gas turbine installations, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and control system issues during commissioning.
• Perform performance testing and system validation to confirm equipment meets design and operational requirements.
• Develop detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures to keep projects on track.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation and manuals for seamless client handover.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, contractors, and internal teams, providing clear updates and reports.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise and reinforcing best practices in the field.

What you Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of technical experience.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in the commissioning, start-up, and servicing of large-frame gas turbines.
• Apply deep technical expertise across control systems, electrical and mechanical engineering, PLCs, and SCADA environments.
• Independently lead and execute complex commissioning projects with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose issues using strong analytical, investigative, and troubleshooting skills to drive effective solutions.
• Plan and manage project schedules, workflows, and quality assurance/quality control processes.
• Influence outcomes by collaborating effectively with stakeholders and mentoring others through technical leadership.

About the Team

Gas Services

• Offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization.
• Includes service and modernization of gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators.
• Focuses on decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

About Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company.

• With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop energy systems of the future.
• We ensure that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably.
• The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
• Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
• We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

• 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.

Jobs & Careers

Jobs & Careers

Location Information

This role may be based in various locations across the United States.

• Details regarding our benefits can be found here: Benefits.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position varies by location.

• For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $70,630 to $150,800 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

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