Cycle Performance Engineer - Power Plant Optimization

CAM Integrated Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CAM Integrated Solutions is seeking a Power Plant Cycle Performance Engineer to maximize efficiency and economic value of simple and combined cycle plants. You will apply advanced thermodynamics, modeling, and data-driven optimization to improve heat rate, reliability, emissions, and performance.

The role involves leading cycle performance analyses, building detailed models with GT PRO/Thermoflow/Aspen, performing sensitivity studies, and guiding retrofit and testing efforts across engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering.
• 7+ years in power plant engineering or cycle modeling.
• Strong thermodynamics, heat transfer, and turbine knowledge.
• Experience with integrated cycle optimization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermodynamic cycle optimization for combined and simple cycle plants.
• Improve heat rate, efficiency, output, and cycling flexibility.
• Build and maintain detailed models with GT PRO/Thermoflow/Aspen.
• Provide design guidance on retrofits and hybrid systems.
• Lead performance testing and validate models against field results.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Gas turbine operation

Combined cycle integration

Power plant engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field

Tools

GT PRO

Thermoflow

EBSILON

Aspen

Job description

CAM Integrated Solutions is seeking a Power Plant Cycle Performance Engineer to maximize efficiency and economic value of simple and combined cycle plants. You will apply advanced thermodynamics, modeling, and data-driven optimization to improve heat rate, reliability, emissions, and performance.

The role involves leading cycle performance analyses, building detailed models with GT PRO/Thermoflow/Aspen, performing sensitivity studies, and guiding retrofit and testing efforts across engineering