Gas Turbine Applications Engineer

NAES•The Woodlands, TX

1d•$152,200 - $175,100•Remote

About The Position

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work. NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, managing more than 400 facilities and over 60 GW of generation under contract across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK. Powered by a team of roughly 4,000 people, we now support the full life cycle of energy and industrial plants — from development and construction through operations, optimization, digital transformation and decommissioning — giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while helping to modernize the critical infrastructure that keeps communities running. Summary The Gas Turbine Applications Engineer is responsible for analyzing gas turbine components to assess performance limits, identify degradation, and determine operation capability and compatibility across varying conditions. Leverage field data and engineering expertise to diagnose issues, define repair or upgrade requirements, and develop solutions that improve efficiency reliability, output, and emissions. Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, service, and suppliers while also supporting sales efforts through technical proposals, feasibility studies, and customer-facing engagement. Support outages, validate performance improvements, deliver training, and ensure all solutions meet industry, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
10 years of experience in gas turbine engineering, applications engineering or component design.
Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems, including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and materials.
Experience with turbine component capability assessments and upgrade/retrofit projects.
Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ISO)
Able to manage time effectively while working under tight deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
Abley to analyze scenarios and make decisions.
Able to interpret and communicate customer needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

Analyze gas turbine components (compressors, combustors, turbines, rotors, blades, vanes) for performance limits, degradation, and operational capability.
Analyze gas turbine components for understanding and of component interchangeability and compatibility based on operating conditions
Review field data to identify performance gaps and root causes of component issues.
Analyze and propose upgrade solutions to improve efficiency, output, reliability, and emissions.
Define scope and technical requirements for component repairs, redesigns or retrofits.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and service teams to execute upgrades.
Provide technical support for sales proposals, including feasibility studies and performance guarantees.
Customize solutions based on customer operating conditions and requirements.
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and customer presentations.
Interface directly with customers to understand operational challenges and recommend solutions.
Support outage planning, inspections, and post-upgrade performance validation.
Deliver technical training and guidance.
Work closely with suppliers, product engineering, and field service teams to ensure alignment on upgrade strategies.
Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all engineering solutions meet industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality requirements.