Plant Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC•Norwell, MA

15h•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Plant Engineer at a 980 MW natural gas combined-cycle facility. This plant plays a critical role in both power generation and process steam supply, supporting refinery operations and the regional energy grid. You will be an important technical leader responsible for driving plant reliability, performance, and safety. You will lead engineering projects, support plant operations and maintenance, and manage capital projects from concept through execution. We offer a unique opportunity to work across engineering, operations, and construction in a complex, high-output energy facility. This is a fully onsite role requiring close collaboration with plant personnel and field teams.

Requirements

8+ years in power generation (combined-cycle or thermal)
Experience with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering systems
Background in capital projects or plant improvements
Familiarity with gas turbines, HRSGs, and steam systems
Exposure to construction, commissioning, or field work
Knowledge of power plant systems, reliability, and performance optimization
Understanding of NERC, FERC, ASME standards
Experience with PI, CEMS/DAS, and data analysis tools
Excel and reporting skills
Engineering degree preferred (or equivalent industry experience)
TWIC card (or ability to obtain) required
PMP or project management experience

Responsibilities

Monitor plant performance and analyze data to improve efficiency, reliability, and output
Lead root cause analysis for outages and equipment failures; implement corrective actions
Support and implement planned outages, minimizing downtime and maximizing availability
Manage predictive maintenance programs (vibration, diagnostics, condition monitoring)
Oversee water treatment and chemistry programs for compliance and operation
Maintain accurate engineering documentation (drawings, procedures, system changes)
Ensure compliance with NERC, ASME, and industry standards
Lead capital projects and plant upgrades from planning through execution
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships
Prepare and evaluate RFPs and bid packages
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and our teams to deliver project outcomes
Implement process improvements, cost savings, and system enhancements
Support technology evaluations and plant modernization projects
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, EH&S, and leadership teams
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities