Engineer - Thermal (Steam Turbines)

Agile Technology; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Engineer - Thermal in Bengaluru to lead steam turbine engineering projects. You will prepare and release engineering deliverables for peer functions and clients, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in turbomachinery (steam turbines) and a strong background in thermodynamics, steam path design, and heat-and-mass balance tools. English is mandatory; German is desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of turbomachinery experience in steam turbines.
• Knowledge of steam turbine working philosophy.
• Strong thermodynamics and turbomachinery understanding.
• Experience with water-steam cycle design tools (heat and mass balance).
• Ability to design and optimise steam path and components.

Responsibilities

• Lead basic and detailed engineering for turbine design and HMBD.
• Support pre-order and post-order project engineering activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Assist field service for erection, commissioning, and performance evaluation.
• Prepare startup, correction and performance curves.

Skills

Steam turbines

Thermodynamics

Heat & mass balance

English language

German language

Cross-functional coordination

Clear communication

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Thermal and Power Plant Engineering

Tools

Heat and mass balance tools

Job description

Job Details

• Job title: Engineer - Thermal
• Company: Confidential (shared at interview stage)
• Business unit: Turbo Engineering - Bengaluru
• Department: Calculation Engineering
• Location: Bengaluru
• Reports to: Team Lead / Head - Calculation Engineering
• Role type: Individual contributor
• Experience: 5+ years in turbomachinery - steam turbines
• Qualification: Bachelors or Masters in Thermal and Power Plant Engineering
• Languages: English; German desirable

Job Summary

Perform engineering work as Technical Project Lead for steam turbines. Prepare and release engineering deliverables required by peer functions and clients, within time and budget and to the companys quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-order work (Sales & Bid team) and post-order project engineering: HMBD, steam path calculations and optimisation. Take part in client and consultant technical discussions.
• Support the After Sales team on refurbishing, retrofitting and power enhancement requirements.
• Act as Technical Project Lead for basic and detailed engineering of turbine design:
  • HMBD (heat and mass balance diagrams)
  • Steam path calculation (impulse and reaction flow path design)
  • Blade mechanics
  • Control valve calculation
  • Preparing startup, correction and performance curves
• Carry out basic engineering of bought-out items:
  • Speed reduction gearbox
  • Emergency stop valve
  • Control actuators - inlet and extraction
  • Injection control valves, etc.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) and product and cost optimisation activities.
• Work closely with peer engineering teams and cross-functional teams to meet organisational objectives.
• Support field service engineers with erection, commissioning, performance evaluation and troubleshooting of the turbine and accessories.
• Train and coach junior colleagues.
• Interact with assembly / shop floor for effective execution of projects.
• Compile and update the Lessons Learnt document to deliver quality outputs, as part of continuous improvement.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers to clarify documents.

General responsibilities

• Work to achieve the highest possible work efficiency.
• Comply with the company Code of Conduct and all company processes and procedures.
• Undertake other tasks that may reasonably be required.
• Be aware of and follow all Health & Safety laws and guidelines relevant to the role, and to the safety of colleagues, visitors and external partners.

Experience and skills

Essential (must-have)

• 5+ years of relevant experience in turbomachinery - steam turbines
• Knowledge of the working philosophy of steam turbines
• Good understanding of thermodynamics and turbomachinery in general
• Experience working with water-steam cycle design tools (heat and mass balance)
• Design and optimisation of heat and mass balance models for complex power generation systems
• Thermodynamic selection of frame and design of the complete steam path
• Understanding of the mechanics and design of steam turbine components (blading, casing, rotor, etc.)
• New Product Development and testing, product and cost optimisation, standardisation
• Knowledge of relevant design standards - IEC, API, PT6, NEMA, etc.
• Understanding of IMS

Desirable (nice-to-have)

• FEA, blade mechanics and design of core turbine components
• HAZOP, risk assessment, functional safety, FMEA
• Engineering of ESV and control actuators
• German language

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Thermal and Power Plant Engineering.

Competencies

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Cross-functional coordination
• Self-organisation and commitment
• Ability to work in and with a team
• Technical and spatial thinking
• Sense of responsibility
• Time and quality management
• Dealing with stress
• Reliability, integrity and trust
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Language: English; German desirable

Personal profile

• Self-driven, self-motivated, responsible and proactive, with a follow-up mentality
• Sense of urgency
• Quick learner
• Creative, and shares ideas
• Open, active, reliable and loyal
• Well organised, practical and hardworking

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