Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas Power & Nuclear Systems

Brightsmith

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Gas Power & Nuclear Development in Houston. Hybrid role: 3 days in office, with potential in Washington, D.C.

You will lead the gas generation bridge as technical authority, guiding FEED, design reviews, and EPC/OEM deliverables, and you will oversee commissioning through startup. You will bring 12+ years in gas power with full lifecycle project experience, strong turbine and plant systems knowledge, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

12+ years in simple-cycle or combined-cycle gas power generation.
Full lifecycle project experience from FEED through startup.
Strong grounding in combustion turbines, heat recovery, BOP and rotating equipment.
Plant performance modelling experience with relevant tools.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage EPCs/OEMs.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical authority for the gas generation bridge.
Lead FEED and design reviews; approve deliverables from EPCs, OEMs, consultants.
Run equipment evaluations; support construction through commissioning and startup.
Translate technical decisions into schedule, cost and risk insights for the business.

Skills

Gas power generation

Project leadership

FEED & design reviews

EPC/OEM coordination

Plant performance modelling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Startup/commissioning

Education

Mechanical or chemical engineering degree

Tools

THERMOFLEX

GateCycle

GT PRO

Job description

Brightsmith is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Gas Power & Nuclear Development in Houston. Hybrid role: 3 days in office, with potential in Washington, D.C.

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