Senior Gas Turbine Project Engineer - Owner's Tech Lead

Pacifico Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifico Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead owner‑level engineering for multi‑unit gas turbine power projects, including battery energy storage interfaces. You will drive technical requirements, oversee major equipment packages, and ensure lifecycle economics align with project goals.

The role demands deep expertise in turbine auxiliaries, balance‑of‑plant interfaces, and regulatory compliance, with strong leadership across OEMs, EPCs, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in gas turbine/open cycle power projects.
• Deep knowledge of turbine auxiliaries and balance‑of‑plant interfaces.
• Experience with air permitting, emissions compliance, and environmental control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide owner’s engineering leadership for gas turbine power generation facilities.
• Lead technology selection and performance definition for projects.
• Oversee procurement specs, RFQs, and vendor evaluations with OEMs/EPCs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety execution.
• Support asset lifecycle, outages, and performance optimization.

Skills

Owner's mindset

Vendor & EPC management

Commercial & contract awareness

Regulatory permitting fluency

Clear cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Pacifico Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead owner‑level engineering for multi‑unit gas turbine power projects, including battery energy storage interfaces. You will drive technical requirements, oversee major equipment packages, and ensure lifecycle economics align with project goals.

The role demands deep expertise in turbine auxiliaries, balance‑of‑plant interfaces, and regulatory compliance, with strong leadership across OEMs, EPCs, and internal stakeholders.