Plant Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive work culture

Clothing Program

Paid time off

Per diem and travel arrangements

401K with company match

Job summary

Siemens Energy Staffing seeks a Plant Engineer to support technical and compliance activities at our Houston site. The role emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and plant process improvements while ensuring adherence to NERC and regulatory standards.

The engineer analyzes equipment trends, performs technical evaluations, and coordinates with Operations to implement corrective actions and improvements.”

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7–10 years of power plant operations, maintenance, or engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and evaluation for reliability, performance, and compliance issues.
• Analyze plant performance data, trend reviews, and identify improvement actions.
• Review changes for technical adequacy and regulatory impacts (NERC, etc.).
• Coordinate compliance programs and serve as site technical resource.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Instrumentation & Control

Mechanical Systems

Power Generation

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

MS Project

Job description

Plant Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day

Under the general direction of the Plant Manager and in coordination with the Operations & Maintenance Managers, the Plant Engineer serves as the site's technical engineering specialist. The position supports continuous improvement of equipment performance, reliability, efficiency, and plant processes while providing technical support for applicable NERC and other regulatory compliance activities.

The Plant Engineer independently analyzes equipment changes, failures, testing activities, operating data, and performance trends; identifies potential reliability or compliance impacts; and develops or recommends corrective actions within established policies and delegated authority.

This is a technical engineering and compliance support role and does not directly manage Operations or Maintenance personnel. Final regulatory applicability determinations, formal external submissions and communications, and commercial PJM mar-ket functions remain with the designated management, owner, corporate compliance, or Energy Manager organizations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide technical support, assistance, and evaluation when operating, maintenance, performance, or reliability problems occur; facilitate timely resolution and improved plant operation.

• Analyze plant performance, availability, reliability, equipment condition, and operating data; prepare calculations and trend reviews; and recommend actions that improve efficiency, output, and long-term equipment performance.

• Review proposed plant changes, modifications, and projects - including generators, GSUs, protective relays, AVR/excitation systems, governors, DCS/PLC logic, and related settings - for technical adequacy and potential NERC or regulatory impacts.

• Coordinate and support implementation of applicable NERC Reliability Standards and associated compliance programs, and serve as a site technical compliance resource for Operations and Maintenance personnel.

• Maintain compliance evidence, technical records, settings, test reports, calculations, maintenance documentation, operating data, OEM/vendor reports, and other supporting documentation in accordance with applicable retention requirements.

• Support preparation, technical review, validation, and timely submission of regulatory reports, questionnaires, certifications, and data requests to NERC, Reliability First, PJM, FERC, and other applicable organizations, including GADS/eGADS outage and derate data.

• Coordinate site activities for compliance monitoring engagements, spot checks, self-certifications, audits, data requests, and regulatory inquiries; track obligations, corrective actions, mitigation plans, and due dates through completion.

• Support development, review, and periodic revision of operating procedures, maintenance procedures, compliance documentation, routine maintenance scopes and schedules, and plant standards; periodically review records and activities for consistency with OEM and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in event evaluations, root cause analyses, mis operation investigations, disturbance reviews, and technical re-views of trips, derates, protection operations, and equipment failures; identify reliability impacts and recommend corrective actions.

• Support generator model validation, MOD-025/026/027 activities, applicable PRC testing or studies, equipment performance testing, maintenance documentation, and technical data verification; coordinate as needed with OEMs, vendors, consultants, and engineering organizations.

• Conduct periodic assessments of compliance evidence, records, and site programs to support continuous improvement and audit readiness and maintain awareness of emerging regulatory requirements and industry guidance affecting Generator Owner and Generator Operator responsibilities.

• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Asset Management, owner representatives, and Corporate Compliance to ensure accurate and timely completion of technical and compliance activities without duplicating assigned management responsibilities.

• Communicate plant conditions, technical findings, risks, and improvement recommendations to management and plant personnel; prepare and lead technical, system, procedure, or compliance training when assigned.

• Support compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and NERC requirements within the position's assigned technical scope; follow all related policies and procedures and promote safe work practices and plant housekeeping through personal conduct.

• Complete required training and qualifications, follow company policies and expectations, and perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required. Minimum of seven (10) years of power plant operations, maintenance, or engineering experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical, instrumentation and control, mechanical, and power generation systems; planned and corrective maintenance; thermodynamics; estimating and budgeting; and technical administration.

• Gas turbine, steam turbine, generator, transformer, protection and control, and Distributed Control System (DCS)/PLC experience required, including familiarity with protective relays, AVR/excitation systems, governors, and plant control logic.

• Demonstrated knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance, operating procedures, system operating orders, clearance and Lockout/Tagout procedures, and P&IDs.

• Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards applicable to Generator Owner and Generator Operator functions, compliance evidence and retention practices, audit support, technical testing, and regulatory data validation preferred. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, technical writing, organization, and project coordination skills; ability to evaluate complex issues, prioritize work, and develop practical recommendations.

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; ability to coordinate cross-functional work, provide technical direction within assigned authority, and prepare and deliver training. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, and other applicable plant, maintenance, data, and compliance applications. Must be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and, when required, holidays, nights, weekends, or shift assignments.

Must be able to stand for 8-12 hours while working, stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend,

Join our team as a Plant Engineer, where your contributions will help us deliver

exceptional service while fostering a safe and productive workplace!

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

Who is Siemens Energy Staffing?

Siemens Energy Staffing is the dedicated, exclusive staffing arm of Siemens Energy, Inc. We supply highly-skilled non-union craft labor and site personnel for power plants, industrial sites, factories, and warehouses — domestically and internationally. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, every assignment we place works directly on a Siemens Energy Projects.

Rewards

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Clothing Program

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Per diem and Travel Arrangements

401K savings plan with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and

Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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.