Rotating Equipment Engineer

AXG Contracting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AXG Contracting seeks a Rotating Equipment Engineer to support reliability across multiple generating facilities. You will troubleshoot pumps, motors, turbines, and supporting equipment, lead reliability programs, and partner with operations and contractors to implement improvements.

The role involves travel up to 40% to sites across the portfolio, with strong emphasis on root cause analysis and practical engineering solutions. A PE is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Five+ years rotating equipment engineering in power generation.
• Experience with pumps, motors, turbines, lubrication systems, and outage support.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet rotating equipment reliability programs including inspections and performance trending.
• Diagnose issues involving vibration, misalignment, imbalance, cavitation, and bearing degradation.
• Lead root cause investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Provide engineering guidance for pumps, motors, turbines, and auxiliaries.
• Support outages with scope development, inspection review and alignment/balancing assessment.
• Collaborate with plant operations, manufacturers, and contractors to implement repairs.

Skills

Rotating equipment troubleshooting

Vibration analysis

Root cause investigations

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Industrial engineering considered with relevant experience

Tools

Vibration analysis tools

Condition monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Description ***This role can be based in Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, or Florida with travel described as upwards of 40% to various facilities***

AXG is partnered with a private equity backed power generation owner/operator, who is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to support equipment reliability across its portfolio of generating facilities. Reporting to the Engineering Programs Manager, this person will serve as a technical resource for pumps, motors, steam turbines, fans, compressors, gearboxes, bearings, lubrication systems, and associated plant equipment. The role combines troubleshooting, reliability program ownership, and field engineering support during planned and unplanned outages. This opportunity suits an engineer who enjoys investigating equipment problems, working directly with plant maintenance teams, and implementing practical solutions across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fleet rotating equipment reliability programs, including inspections, condition monitoring, vibration analysis, performance trending, and corrective action tracking.
• Diagnose equipment issues involving vibration, misalignment, imbalance, cavitation, bearing and seal degradation, lubrication, and electrical faults.
• Lead root cause investigations and develop corrective actions that prevent recurring failures.
• Provide engineering guidance for pumps, motors, steam turbines, turbine auxiliaries, and supporting plant equipment.
• Support planned and forced outages through work scope development, repair evaluation, inspection review, and assessment of alignment and balancing results.
• Partner with plant operations, maintenance teams, equipment manufacturers, and outside contractors to implement repairs and reliability improvements.
• Establish consistent engineering and maintenance practices across facilities and share lessons learned.
• Prioritize equipment risks, communicate technical recommendations, and verify that corrective actions deliver sustained results.
• Travel up to 40% to support inspections, equipment evaluations, and outage execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant engineering experience in power generation; ten or more years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and improving the reliability of rotating equipment in operating plants.
• Experience with pumps, motors, turbines, vibration analysis, shaft alignment, lubrication systems, and outage support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering disciplines may be considered with relevant rotating equipment experience.
• Ability to interpret operating data, condition monitoring results, and inspection findings to make practical engineering recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with plant personnel, engineering leadership, manufacturers, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities across multiple sites, and take issues through resolution.
• Professional Engineer license preferred, but not required.

What Success Looks Like

• Fewer recurring equipment failures and unplanned outages.
• Earlier identification and resolution of developing mechanical problems.
• Effective engineering support that improves repair quality and outage execution.
• Consistent rotating equipment reliability practices across the fleet.
• Strong working relationships with plant teams and clear ownership of corrective actions.