Principal Process/Specialty Engineer (Power)

Fluor•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role. The purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise in multiple areas of Process Technology or Mechanical Systems Engineering design.The role leads other engineers in executing project assignments and may oversee several teams of engineers with a focus on gas turbine based simple cycle, combined cycle and cogeneration projects, proposals or studies.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Bachelors degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and sixteen (16) years of experience in process engineering
Must have experience in the EPC industry
Experience in designing and analyzing power generating facilities
Proven experience working with cogeneration facilities
In-depth knowledge of simple cycle gas turbines

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with thermodynamic principles and energy recovery systems in industrial power generation

Responsibilities

May lead a process team on a project overseeing design of several process areas or units to develop drawings and specifications for study, feasibility, Front End Engineering Development (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) for these units/systems
Develop Process Technology Quality and Activity Plans for moderate to intermediate size projects
Propose/develop cost effective work processes (project specific) to ensure Fluor’s success
Provide execution support in the implementation of the Project Execution Plan
Perform inspections and audits of activities to determine conformance to specified requirements
Execute Fluor’s scope of work according to contract requirements
Prepare design margin tables to support Value Improvement Practice
Interface with client representatives: project, planning, process and instrument engineers, operations and maintenance to align contract requirements and expectations
Interface with Fluor discipline engineers to develop interdisciplinary drawings and specifications
Provide support to Fluor project team members to enhance Fluor’s understanding of client technology and business objectives
Execute studies as required and/or needed to provide cost effective facilities
Initiate and maintain contacts and liaison with engineering and management as well as individuals, organizations, and companies with special knowledge, expertise, and services pertaining to Process Technology
Develop methods, techniques, and procedures for the implementation and trouble shooting of special Process Technology work processes
Review project schedules and assist in development of work plans to support project milestones
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
May need to travel to attend to business related matters
Responsible for cost effective cycle selection/configuration and associated plant performance using Thermoflow’s GTPRO/GTMASTER software