Fleet Thermal Engineer

Alpha Generation LLC; New York, Houston (NY, TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGen in the Tri-State area (NY/NJ/CT) and Houston, TX, is seeking a Fleet Thermal Engineer to provide fleet-wide engineering support for thermal systems, focusing on boiler performance, high-energy piping reliability, and steam cycle equipment. This role partners with operations, maintenance, and vendors to drive reliability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in power generation, a mechanical engineering background, and PE is preferred. Travel up to 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering considered with relevant thermal/steam experience.
• Demonstrated experience with boilers or HRSGs, high energy piping, condenser performance, and steam cycle systems.
• Experience in outage support and reliability improvement programs in utility or power environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Fleet Boiler Program, including inspection planning and performance monitoring.
• Track boiler tube failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure procedures for fleet boiler program are followed across sites.
• Serve as SME for boilers, HRSGs, high energy piping, condensers, and steam cycle equipment.
• Support Balance of Plant and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Assist outages with scope development, repairs, and review of findings.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and fleet engineering to implement solutions.

Skills

Boilers/HRSGs

High energy piping

Steam cycle systems

Outage support

Reliability improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering degree with thermal/steam

Job description

Your ambition to be part of the evolving energy market will be fulfilled at Alpha Generation, a company formed to help support the electrification of the energy supply mix.

With one of the largest domestic power portfolios in the U.S. and plans for further growth, in size, capabilities, and systems, we are focused on providing reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable access to power now and in the future.

POWER YOUR CAREER IN
A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT

AlphaGen offers attractive opportunities for career mobility and advancement. As we become an employer of choice within our industry, AlphaGen maintains the cultural cornerstones that have allowed us to attract, challenge, and retain the best talent:

A welcoming and inclusive environment

Competitive compensation and rewards packages

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and respect the range of experiences, skills, and knowledge each individual brings to our collective endeavor. This respect for all people is essential to our long-term success.

When you become a part of the AlphaGen team, you share in the responsibility of shaping our culture and propelling our performance as we reach towards the future.

FIND YOUR
BRIGHTER FUTURE

Do you want to be part of a unique and fast-paced company that is helping to power the future?
Opportunities within AlphaGen and our affiliated companies include full-time on-site positions at our corporate offices in Houston, Texas, Stamford and Connecticut, as well as in our operating locations in New York. AlphaGen offers competitive compensation packages and bonus opportunities for eligible roles*, and excellent benefit plan options.

Explore exciting career opportunities with us

Work Locations: Tri-State Area: New York, NY, Connecticut, CT, and New Jersey, NJ OR Houston, TX areas

Travel: Up to 40%, particularly during outage seasons

Company Information: Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well-positioned to provide reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable power to meet the increasing demand for electricity. Our diverse portfolio of assets is owned by ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading middle-market, value-added infrastructure investment firm that owns assets across the power, renewables, strategic gas, battery storage, and transformative infrastructure sectors. ArcLight has invested over $28 billion in equity capital across 125 transactions totaling approximately $80 billion in enterprise value.

ArcLight has assembled a best-in-class leadership team at AlphaGen to manage over 14,000 megawatts of power infrastructure across four RTO markets (PJM, NYISO, ISONE, and CAISO). This highly experienced senior management team has a proven track record of strategic, operational, and commercial success and is focused on value creation while managing risk.

AlphaGen oversees one of the largest domestic, independent power portfolios, with nearly $2 billion in annual revenue.

Position Overview: The Fleet Thermal Engineer role is to provide fleet-wide engineering support for thermal systems, with primary emphasis on boiler performance, high-energy piping reliability, and steam cycle equipment. The role supports plant operations, maintenance, and outage planning by resolving thermal performance and equipment reliability issues and implementing engineering solutions that enhance efficiency and safe operation. Responsibilities include Balance of Plant thermal system support—covering condensers, cooling towers, and air-cooled condensers—and leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of the fleet Boiler Program.

The Fleet Thermal Engineer works closely with fleet engineering, plant operations, maintenance teams, and third-party vendors to ensure consistent application of fleet standards, reliability programs, and thermal engineering best practices.

Role and Key Responsibilities:

Lead and take ownership of the Fleet Boiler Program, including inspection planning, performance monitoring, and tracking of boiler tube failures and corrective actions.

Work with plant personnel to ensure the fleet boiler program and appropriate procedures are being followed accordingly.

Serve as subject matter expert for fleet Boilers, HRSGs, High Energy Piping systems, Condensers, Heat Exchangers, and related steam cycle equipment.

Support Balance of Plant equipment beyond the boiler, assisting with performance assessment, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement initiatives.

Investigate and support resolution of boiler-related operational challenges including tube leaks, fouling, overheating, and thermal stress conditions.

Support inspection, reliability assessment, and life management of High Energy Piping (HEP) systems, including evaluation of creep damage, thermal fatigue, and stress-related degradation mechanisms.

Analyze plant operational data to identify thermal performance trends and recommend improvements to maintain efficiency and reliability of steam cycle equipment.

Support root cause analysis (RCA) for thermal, steam cycle, condenser, cooling tower, ACC, and related BOP system events within the thermal discipline, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Provide engineering support during planned and forced outages, including scope development, repair recommendations, and review of inspection findings.

Review vendor reports, inspection data, and technical documentation to support equipment reliability and lifecycle management.

Provide general engineering support for Balance of Plant (BOP) systems associated with the steam cycle, assisting with performance evaluations, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and fleet engineering teams to implement engineering solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Professional Requirements:

Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience in the power generation industry, with 10+ years preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering may be considered with relevant thermal and steam cycle experience.

Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.

Demonstrated experience with boilers or HRSGs, high energy piping, condenser performance, steam cycle systems, outage support, and reliability improvement programs in utility, power generation, or comparable industrial environments.

Self-starter and motivated individual who takes initiative and demonstrates full ownership of activities required to fulfill the role.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across fleet sites.

Ability to work collaboratively with plant personnel, engineering, and operations leadership to find practical solutions to problems encountered.

AlphaGen is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: The Company reserves the right to modify the salary, other compensation, and benefits information at any time.

*Some operating company employees are covered by union contractors that determine pay and benefits.

The AlphaGen wayof working

AlphaGen has assembled an industry-leading management team that has laid the foundations for a collaborative, accountable structure based on integrity and steeped in kindness. We are shaping a unifying vision which will place AlphaGen at the forefront of power generation for years to come. Within an environment that attracts and retains a talented, diverse workforce and offers the opportunity for growth, all team members have the opportunity to contribute to creating our culture and our success. Strong core principles