Principal Technical Author

Siemens Energy; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Flexible work

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Principal Technical Author to lead the delivery of complex modifications and upgrades on SGT gas turbines. You will oversee full project lifecycles, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to customer specifications and quality standards.

The role requires 8+ years in technical project management within power generation sectors, with PMP/PRINCE2 certifications and Siemens Energy PM Certification being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of technical project management experience in power generation, oil & gas, or rotating equipment sectors.
• PM certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2; Siemens Energy PM Certification is advantageous.
• Proven track record delivering complex gas turbine upgrade or service projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex modifications and upgrades for SGT gas turbines, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Monitor budgets, cash flows, and contract variations; take corrective actions to optimize financial performance.
• Serve as primary contact for external customers, maintaining relationships and satisfaction.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and commercial risks; coordinate local and global teams.

Skills

Project management

Gas turbines

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

ME/EE degree

Job description

Principal Technical Author

About the Role

Job ID 303999 Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Lincolnshire Lincoln Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Gas Services Business Unit Distributed Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Imagine leading the charge in delivering excellence within the Project Management Mods & Ups division at Siemens Energy as a Principal Technical Project Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee complex modification and upgrade projects for SGT gas turbines, ensuring operational continuity and project delivery success. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from contract award to final commissioning, while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet customer specifications and quality standards. Your leadership will be instrumental in navigating commercial and risk management, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and driving project success.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will lead the execution of complex modifications and upgrades for SGT gas turbines, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• You will monitor project budgets and cash flows, implementing corrective actions to optimize financial performance and manage contract variations effectively.
• You will act as the primary point of contact for external customers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• You will identify and mitigate technical, operational, and commercial risks, facilitating alignment between local execution teams and global product competence centers.

What You Bring

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• You have extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in technical project management within the power generation, oil & gas, or rotating equipment sectors.
• You possess certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner, with Siemens Energy PM Certification being highly advantageous.
• You have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex gas turbine upgrade or service projects, showcasing your strong leadership capabilities.
• You are skilled in project scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting, with a deep understanding of SGT gas turbine technology and modifications engineering principles.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups