Turbine Power Generation Lead Engineer

ISU Research Park; Marshalltown (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ISU Research Park seeks a Lead Engineer - Power Generation to serve as the technical expert for turbine assets and to lead major outage projects. You will manage contractors, drive predictive maintenance programs, and influence long-term reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 9 years of related experience, with strong leadership across cross-functional teams and a focus on safety and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission.
• 9 years of related experience required.
• Project management leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work with subcontractors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead turbine power generation projects and outages.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to solve complex issues.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and strategic guidance across teams.
• Identify safety improvements and integrate them into operating practices.
• Manage project budgets, accruals, and forecast changes.
• Support generation facility outages and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Project management tools

Job description

ISU Research Park seeks a Lead Engineer - Power Generation to serve as the technical expert for turbine assets and to lead major outage projects. You will manage contractors, drive predictive maintenance programs, and influence long-term reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 9 years of related experience, with strong leadership across cross-functional teams and a focus on safety and cost-effective solutions.