Turbomachinery Rotating Equipment Lead Engineer

RWE AG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced turbomachinery and rotating equipment engineer in the US to serve as the technical authority across development, procurement, construction and operations. You will drive equipment selection, performance validation and reliability programs while balancing risk and lifecycle costs.

The role requires deep knowledge of rotor dynamics, high-speed rotating equipment, and industry standards (ASME PTC-22, API 616/617/670).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum 7 years in turbomachinery operations or maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience with rotor dynamics and high speed rotating equipment.
• Strong communication skills for written, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical leadership and engineering judgment in evaluating turbomachinery designs and lifecycle cost.

Responsibilities

• Serve as RWE's technical authority for turbomachinery and rotating equipment across development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations
• Define owner requirements, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria to ensure equipment meets performance and lifecycle cost objectives
• Lead rotating equipment engineering activities through COD, including equipment selection, bid evaluations, design reviews, commissioning support, and performance validation
• Challenge and influence OEM and EPC solutions balancing technical risk, operability, reliability, and commercial outcomes
• Develop and govern fleet-wide reliability, mechanical integrity, inspection, maintenance, and life-cycle management strategies
• Serve as the primary technical interface with OEMs and suppliers to resolve complex issues and standardize solutions
• Lead technical due diligence, performance assessments, and root cause investigations for equipment failures and reliability issues
• Establish and maintain technical standards, specifications, and best practices for turbomachinery operation and asset management
• Drive Asset Performance Management (APM), condition monitoring, predictive analytics, and digital twins to improve asset availability
• Provide technical leadership and risk-based recommendations supporting investment decisions and compliance with standards

Skills

Rotor dynamics

High-speed rotating equipment

Fatigue thermal stress analysis

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace or related Engineering

Tools

SAP

APM

RAM analysis

Microsoft Office

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced turbomachinery and rotating equipment engineer in the US to serve as the technical authority across development, procurement, construction and operations. You will drive equipment selection, performance validation and reliability programs while balancing risk and lifecycle costs.

The role requires deep knowledge of rotor dynamics, high-speed rotating equipment, and industry standards (ASME PTC-22, API 616/617/670).