Principal Process Engineer - Power Projects

Fluor Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Care

Education reimbursement

Parental top-up

Employee assistance programs

Flexible spending dollars

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking a Principal Process Engineer – Power Projects to lead process and thermal-cycle engineering for gas-turbine-based power facilities from development through commissioning. The role involves shaping plant configurations, guiding execution, and supporting business development, with travel to client offices and sites.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of experience, strong leadership, and expertise in simple-cycle, combined-cycle and cogeneration projects, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or global equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience with gas-turbine-based power projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading process engineering through study, FEED, proposal or EPC phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering for power-project studies, feasibility work, configuration studies, FEED, proposals, and EPC execution.
• Develop cost-effective plant configurations for simple-cycle, combined-cycle and cogeneration facilities with gas turbine, HRSG and associated systems.
• Lead thermal-cycle modeling and plant performance using Thermoflow or equivalent tools; interpret outputs and communicate trade-offs.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil/structural, procurement, construction and commissioning functions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client-facing

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Thermoflow

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World. Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The Principal Process Engineer – Power Projects provides process and thermal-cycle engineering leadership for gas-turbine-based simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and cogeneration projects, proposals, and studies. The role combines subject-matter expertise, project execution leadership, and business development support. The successful candidate will develop and optimize competitive plant configurations, lead process engineering execution, advise clients and project teams, and help shape practical, lean execution strategies for power projects from early development through commissioning. The position is primarily office-based, with periodic travel to client offices, supplier facilities, and/or project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering for power-project studies, feasibility work, configuration studies, FEED, proposals, and EPC execution.
• Develop and recommend cost-effective plant configurations for simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and cogeneration facilities, including gas turbine, HRSG, steam turbine, condenser, cooling, fuel gas, water/steam, and related balance-of-plant systems.
• Develop and optimize thermal-cycle models and plant performance using Thermoflow GTPRO/GTMASTER or equivalent tools; interpret model outputs and communicate design trade-offs clearly.
• Lead the preparation and review of heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, utility summaries, equipment and line design criteria, process datasheets, control philosophies, operating narratives, and performance calculations.
• Establish process design bases, margins, guarantees, and interfaces; support performance testing requirements and application of relevant performance test codes.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate closely with mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil/structural, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.
• Plan process-engineering work, develop estimates and schedules, forecast staffing, assign and check work, monitor progress, and deliver within scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Review supplier proposals and technical data; support major-equipment selection, technical bid evaluations, vendor alignment, and flow-down of performance and schedule requirements.
• Identify technical and execution risks and develop practical mitigation strategies, including those associated with performance guarantees, schedule guarantees, and major equipment interfaces.
• Support commissioning, start-up, performance testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of field issues, as required.
• Serve as a power-process subject-matter expert, provide technical guidance and quality oversight, and mentor less-experienced engineers.
• Support business development and proposal preparation by developing technical approaches, execution strategies, estimates, schedules, and proposal narratives.
• Participate in client presentations and technical discussions, provide high-value advice during project development, and build trusted relationships with clients, licensors, suppliers, and partners.
• Promote fit-for-purpose, lean work processes appropriate to the power market while maintaining applicable quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited bachelor’s degree, or global equivalent, in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience, including substantial experience with gas-turbine-based power projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading process engineering for simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and/or cogeneration projects through study, FEED, proposal, or EPC phases.
• Strong knowledge of power-plant thermal cycles and the integration of gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, condensers, cooling systems, fuel systems, and associated balance-of-plant systems.
• Hands-on capability in power-cycle configuration, modelling, and optimization using Thermoflow software or equivalent.
• Ability to lead technical work, resolve complex problems, make sound independent recommendations, and manage multiple priorities within demanding project schedules.
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, suppliers, contractors, management, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration, or eligibility for registration, in Canadian provinces.
• Experience with major gas turbine OEM suppliers and familiarity with current gas turbine classes and product offerings.
• Experience with industrial steam hosts and integration of cogeneration facilities with refinery, petrochemical, mining, or other industrial processes.
• Field experience in construction, commissioning, start-up, operations, and/or performance testing.
• Experience supporting competitive lump-sum EPC proposals and understanding of power-market contracting strategies, commercial terms, and execution risks.
• Experience with emissions-control systems, grid and electrical-study interfaces, water treatment, air-cooled or water-cooled condensing systems, and decarbonization options applicable to power generation.
• Previous experience as a Process Lead, Area Lead, Engineering Manager, or comparable technical leadership role.

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.