Mechanical Engineer - Power Plant Engineering

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Execution professional in Orlando, FL to oversee Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment through the full project lifecycle from proposal to startup. The role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership in design reviews, FATs, and commissioning, and close collaboration with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of BOP experience, with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment design and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of BOP equipment design, sizing, and application requirements.
• Effective communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting supplier evaluations, design reviews, FAT, and commissioning.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOP equipment design and project execution across the full lifecycle.
• Support proposals with technical solutions and site‑specific specifications.
• Lead design reviews with suppliers and verify engineering documentation.
• Coordinate FATs, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to meet specs and quality requirements.

Skills

Project execution

Technical collaboration

Communication/presentation

FAT/QA oversight

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Chemical Eng

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a member of the Mechanical Project Execution team, you will oversee Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment throughout the entire project lifecycle, from proposal development and contract award through manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and plant startup. You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure equipment specifications, designs, and quality requirements are met. This role combines technical engineering expertise with project execution responsibilities to support successful power generation projects.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Support the Proposals Department in developing technical solutions and project proposals.
• Develop generic and site‑specific technical specifications, including Master Document Lists (MDLs) that define supplier deliverables and schedules.
• Evaluate supplier bids, prepare technical bid tabulations, and support procurement activities including e‑bids and e‑auctions.
• Lead technical design reviews with suppliers and ensure timely submission and review of engineering documentation.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to verify equipment performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Support commissioning and startup activities while responding to technical inquiries, RFIs, PCMs, and field design requests.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment design, engineering, and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of BOP equipment design, sizing, and application requirements, including fuel gas conditioning, pressure regulation and heating systems, condensate, boiler feedwater and circulating water pumps, severe service control valves, cooling water systems, heat exchangers, and related plant equipment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience supporting supplier evaluations, design reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and commissioning activities.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low‑emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… ? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.