Gas Turbine Applications Engineer - Optimize Efficiency

NAES; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 167,900 - 193,100; Full time

Job summary

NAES is seeking a Gas Turbine Applications Engineer to analyze gas turbine components, assess performance limits and determine operation capability across varying conditions. You will leverage field data and engineering expertise to diagnose issues and develop upgrade solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and emissions.

Collaborate with design, manufacturing and service teams to implement upgrades, support sales proposals, and deliver customer-focused technical documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred.
• 10 years of experience in gas turbine engineering, applications engineering or component design.
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems, including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and materials.
• Experience with turbine component capability assessments and upgrade/retrofit projects.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ISO)

Responsibilities

• Analyze gas turbine components (compressors, combustors, turbines, rotors, blades, vanes) for performance limits and degradation.
• Review field data to identify performance gaps and root causes of component issues.
• Propose upgrade solutions to improve efficiency, output, reliability, and emissions.
• Define scope and technical requirements for repairs, redesigns or retrofits.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and service teams to execute upgrades.
• Provide technical support for sales proposals, including feasibility studies and performance guarantees.
• Customize solutions based on customer operating conditions and requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and customer presentations.
• Interface with customers to understand operational challenges and recommend solutions.
• Support outage planning, inspections and post-upgrade validation.
• Deliver technical training and guidance.
• Collaborate with suppliers, product engineering, and field service teams on upgrade strategies.
• Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering solutions meet industry standards, safety regulations and quality requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

10 years of experience in gas turbine engineering/ applications engineering

Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems (thermodynamics, aerodynamics, materials)

Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, ISO)

Job description

NAES is seeking a Gas Turbine Applications Engineer to analyze gas turbine components, assess performance limits and determine operation capability across varying conditions. You will leverage field data and engineering expertise to diagnose issues and develop upgrade solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and emissions.

Collaborate with design, manufacturing and service teams to implement upgrades, support sales proposals, and deliver customer-focused technical documentation and