Senior Mechanical Engineer, Gas-to-Nuclear Plant

Blue Energy; Chevy Chase (MD); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Blue Energy seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and delivery of the gas‑to‑nuclear bridge. You will drive technical decisions across process, mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, and construction disciplines, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This hands‑on leadership role requires strong communication and stakeholder influence at all levels. You will guide FEED and detailed design reviews, resolve complex technical issues, and mentor

Qualificações

• 12+ years engineering and project delivery in simple‑ or combined‑cycle natural gas power generation.
• Experience leading projects through full lifecycle from concept development to handover.
• Strong foundation in power generation systems, including combustion turbines, heat recovery systems, balance‑of‑plant equipment.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, hydraulics, rotating equipment, piping, instrumentation and controls.
• Experience developing plant performance models using THERMOFLEX, GateCycle, GT PRO or equivalent.
• Ability to review and approve engineering deliverables and contractor design packages (Bluebeam).
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and industry practices for utility‑scale facilities.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing EPC contractors, OEMs, and consultants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain technical basis for utility‑scale gas generation projects within owner’s engineering.
• Lead FEED and detailed design reviews; approve key deliverables from EPCs, OEMs, vendors, and consultants.
• Perform and review plant performance studies to evaluate options and commercial impacts.
• Drive resolution of design conflicts and field challenges during execution.
• Support development of project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and technical execution plans.
• Lead technical evaluations for major equipment procurements and factory tests.
• Coordinate interfaces across mechanical, process, electrical, controls, civil, and construction teams.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and performance testing; field troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and company requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and design practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams.

Conhecimentos

12+ years experience

Project leadership

Power generation knowledge

Thermodynamics & heat transfer

Plant integration

Performance modeling tools

Engineering document management

Written & verbal communication

Mentoring engineers

Travel willingness

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Ferramentas

THERMOFLEX

GateCycle

GT PRO

Bluebeam

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Blue Energy seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and delivery of the gas‑to‑nuclear bridge. You will drive technical decisions across process, mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, and construction disciplines, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This hands‑on leadership role requires strong communication and stakeholder influence at all levels. You will guide FEED and detailed design reviews, resolve complex technical issues, and mentor