Mechanical Design Engineer – Lead Steam Turbine Structure LP Hood Engineer (m/f/d)
About The Position
The Lead Engineer – LP Hood designs project-specific low-pressure (LP) hood components and crossover pipes for combined-cycle steam turbines. The role contributes to product and solution development and overall steam turbine system design for combined-cycle projects, and works with internal partners including steampath, rotor, thermodynamics, manufacturing, and onsite teams. The engineer helps ensure timely project execution worldwide and supports junior LP hood engineers in their daily work and development. The position applies engineering sciences and digital technologies across the product lifecycle, including mechanical design fundamentals, structural analysis, material properties, statics, strength of materials, and finite element analysis. It also supports technology advancements, RTS and NPI activities, and safe manufacturing and field activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma with relevant experience.
- For U.S. applicants: at least 4 years of engineering experience in structural design and familiarity with structural component operability/design processes, tools, and procedures.
- For applicants outside the U.S.: solid engineering experience in structural design and familiarity with structural component operability/design processes, tools, and procedures.
- Proficiency in English.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor a working visa now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Capability in finite element analysis.
- Basic technical understanding of steam turbines, gas turbines, or other turbomachinery products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with multiple engineering teams.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience in steam turbine stationary component design.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, and factory assembly and testing practices for power-generation equipment.
- A second language, such as German, French, Spanish, or Polish.
Responsibilities
- Design LP hood and crossover components for new-unit order-to-remittance (OTR) activities.
- Implement technology advancements from shaftline-system, subsystem, component, material, and life perspectives.
- Collaborate with global and cross-functional internal steam turbine engineering teams and external stakeholders, including drafting and global supply chain.
- Support junior LP hood engineers in their daily work and professional development.
- Perform and review appropriate engineering analyses to ensure robust designs that meet required CTQs.
- Support RTS and NPI activities as required.
- Design for EHS and safety, and support manufacturing and field activities such as lifting and transportation.
- Apply mechanical design fundamentals, including material properties, statics, strength of materials, and FEA.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
