Gas Turbine Combustion Tuning Engineer I

Mitsubishi Power Americas; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas is seeking an Engineer, Combustion Tuning to apply advanced controls and combustion engineering to commissioning, startup, and performance tuning of our heavy-duty gas turbine fleet.

You will analyze data, develop tuning strategies, support field outages, and travel up to 70% to customer sites, ensuring compliant, reliable turbine operation. The role offers growth in a safety-focused, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent; 3–5 years of related experience or training.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and business materials; ability to write reports and present information.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to practical engineering problems.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions; interpret technical instructions.
• Proficient with database, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Travel is required; on-site outages involve site presence.

Responsibilities

• Apply combustion theory to commissioning, startup, optimization, troubleshooting, and tuning of large-frame gas turbines.
• Analyze combustion and turbine data; develop and implement tuning strategies.
• Support field startup and commissioning activities; diagnose combustion-related issues.
• Calibrate field devices; verify control system wiring and tuning.
• Prepare accurate reports on conditions, actions, and results.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Analytical thinking

Mathematical concepts

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Controls and Tuning Training Development Program

Tools

Netmation

Ovation

SPPA-T3000

TXP

Speedtronic MK VI/VIe

Job description

Mitsubishi Power Americas is seeking an Engineer, Combustion Tuning to apply advanced controls and combustion engineering to commissioning, startup, and performance tuning of our heavy-duty gas turbine fleet.

You will analyze data, develop tuning strategies, support field outages, and travel up to 70% to customer sites, ensuring compliant, reliable turbine operation. The role offers growth in a safety-focused, collaborative environment.