Lead HRSG Application Engineer
About The Position
The Lead HRSG Application Engineer owns global, project-specific proposal activity for outsourced Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) scopes, developing consistent functional specifications and standardized workflow processes. The role applies knowledge of gas turbine combined-cycle power plants, HRSGs, and water-steam cycles to translate plant-level requirements into detailed specifications that enable qualified vendors to bid, design, and build to GE Vernova standards. The engineer also owns application engineering for the Hot Selective Catalytic Reduction (Hot SCR) system, including its configuration and integration with plant performance requirements. The role ensures Hot SCR project requirements meet customer and plant performance expectations and applicable emissions targets. It works with commercial, environmental permitting, customer, project, and vendor stakeholders and contributes to service, quality, and schedule objectives. The position operates within defined policy guidelines with a high degree of operational judgment and moderate autonomy. This is a remote position. Relocation assistance is provided. The stated U.S. pay range is $98,400 to $164,000, with geographic salary differentials in certain areas and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. The posting also describes benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; retirement savings with company matching and retirement contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off. Employment is limited to people legally authorized to work in the United States, and offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen as applicable. Access to U.S. export-controlled information may require government authorization.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
- At least 5 years of experience in thermal power plant engineering, HRSG systems, or related engineering functions.
- Ability to understand combined-cycle power plant applications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to translate complex thermodynamic and mechanical concepts into clear vendor specifications and customer-facing documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with ability to influence cross-functional teams, including commercial, project management, and vendor partners.
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems across system interfaces.
- Ability to document, plan, and execute programs with established project management discipline.
- For U.S.-based employment, legal authorization to work in the United States; access to U.S. export-controlled information may require authorization from the U.S. Government.
Nice To Haves
- Deep technical knowledge of combined-cycle plant thermodynamics and the water-steam cycle.
- Hands-on experience in HRSG thermal design, performance modeling, or vendor specification development.
- Familiarity with Hot SCR systems, catalyst technology, NOx control strategies, and integration within the exhaust gas path.
- Experience developing functional specifications for outsourced or vendor-supplied major equipment in power generation.
- Proficiency with heat-balance tools and thermal-modeling software.
- Experience with multi-vendor bid processes, technical proposal evaluation, and contract technical alignment.
Responsibilities
- Own global, project-specific proposal activity for outsourced HRSG scopes and develop comprehensive functional specifications covering thermal performance, mechanical requirements, materials, and interfaces.
- Apply combined-cycle power plant knowledge to define HRSG requirements for vendors to bid and execute fabrication and supply.
- Interface with HRSG vendors during the bid process to evaluate technical proposals, clarify requirements, and assess compliance with functional specifications.
- Collaborate with the commercial team during the ITO phase, providing technical scoping, performance estimates, and schedule and cost inputs to support bid strategies.
- Own technical application engineering for the Hot SCR system, including system configuration.
- Define Hot SCR functional specifications and interface requirements and ensure integration within the exhaust gas path.
- Collaborate with environmental permitting teams and customers to meet regulatory NOx-reduction targets and applicable emissions standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Permissive time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
