Associate Thermal Performance Engineer

Black & Veatch • Cary, NC

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About The Position

As a Thermal Performance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to 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. Perform owner's engineer design reviews of mechanical systems for power projects. Prepare and review other engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations. Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects to support financing. Procurement of 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 and renewable energy plants. Participate in condition assessments of existing power plants. Provide technical support for carbon capture studies.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• 3 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.

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.
• Perform owner's engineer design reviews of mechanical systems for power projects.
• Prepare and review other engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations.
• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects to support financing.
• Procurement of 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 and renewable energy plants.
• Participate in condition assessments of existing power plants.
• Provide technical support for carbon capture studies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match.
• Benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree