Project Engineer - Nuclear Uprate

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Company paid health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Orlando is seeking a Project Engineer for Nuclear Uprate projects. This role offers the chance to be pivotal in delivering complex modifications to steam turbines, enhancing performance in nuclear plants. Collaborating directly with customers, you'll ensure engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams work seamlessly together.

With over 5 years of experience in Power Generation, familiarity with nuclear uprate processes is preferred. This position emphasizes technical rigor, customer engagement, and innovation in a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in the Power Generation Industry.
• Must be able to pass a security background check for US Nuclear power plants.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of complex nuclear uprate projects.
• Provide technical oversight for upgraded power plant equipment.
• Plan and participate in project reviews and testing.
• Monitor engineering and manufacturing milestones.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables and project execution.
• Develop training materials and lead technical training.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Power Generation Industry experience

Field Service

Project Management

Nuclear uprate experience

Oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of component design

Tooling development

Job description

Project Engineer - Nuclear Uprate

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Project Engineer- Nuclear Uprate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex steam turbine modifications that enhance nuclear plant uprates and long-term performance. This position is highly collaborative and customer-facing, making it ideal for engineers who thrive on transforming detailed designs into successful field execution. You will engage directly with nuclear generation customers to review technical scopes, align project requirements, and ensure that our solutions not only meet contractual commitments but also exceed expectations. Internally, you will work closely with design engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams to bridge the gap between engineering intent and real-world execution.

A key aspect of your role will involve translating design engineering outputs and approved turbine modification details into safe, efficient, and effective field execution strategies. This includes evaluating installation methods, identifying potential risks, resolving execution challenges, and ensuring compliance with nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Throughout your day, you will balance technical rigor with practical problem-solving by reviewing engineering documentation, participating in cross-functional planning meetings, and supporting field execution decisions. If you are driven by complex engineering challenges and cross‑functional teamwork, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your expertise while contributing to impactful, high‑visibility projects in the nuclear energy sector.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support the successful delivery of complex nuclear uprate projects across engineering, manufacturing, and project execution.
• Provide technical and project oversight for upgraded nuclear power plant equipment, including Low Pressure Turbines, High Pressure Turbines, Generators, Exciters, and related systems.
• Plan, schedule, and participate in regular project reviews, including factory testing, factory visits, and customer witness points to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and contractual compliance.
• Monitor engineering, manufacturing, and erection/commissioning milestones for assigned uprate contracts, proactively identifying risks and driving resolution.
• Partner closely with the SEI Major Projects Group Project Manager to coordinate engineering deliverables, manufacturing activities, and overall project execution.
• Support and coordinate retained components studies with engineering, project management, and implementation teams to ensure equipment outside the uprate contract scope is fully evaluated and not overlooked.
• Develop training materials and lead technical training sessions to prepare the Nuclear organization for the execution of complex uprate projects.
• Help drive innovation and continuous improvement, supporting solutions from concept development through implementation to enhance project outcomes and customer satisfaction.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in the Power Generation Industry
• Experience in Field Service, Project Management or Engineering
• Nuclear uprate experience is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experienced writing presentations and briefings to Management
• Knowledge of component design and manufacturing processes
• Develop Tooling to Support Installation
• Able to pass security background check and receive badge in a US Nuclear power plant
• 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 affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.