Project Engineer, Thermal Engineering
Core
Develop, permit, engineer, construct, and commission new geothermal and thermal power generation projects throughout North America, managing third-party consultants and contractors.
Role type
Senior IC project engineer (thermal/geothermal power generation)
Builds
Utility-scale power generation facilities (geothermal, combustion turbines, reciprocating engines, ORC systems)
Domain
Energy sector, specifically geothermal and thermal power generation
Required skills
thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion turbine performance, project design and configuration, regulatory permitting, equipment specification, P&ID review, heat and mass balances, construction monitoring, commissioning oversight, stakeholder interface, budget and schedule adherence
Preferred skills
reservoir modeling, geothermal facility design, heat exchange systems, fluid mechanics, ORC systems, steam turbines, heavy duty industrial rotatory equipment, oil & gas project experience, Professional Engineering License
Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Perform and review basic and detail design for power generation projects; Advise on project feasibility based on geothermal technologies and constraints; Lead technical efforts during development including reservoir modeling and detailed design; Perform and review thermal heat balances; Support site selection, environmental studies, and permit applications; Interface with equipment vendors and OEMs to define technical requirements; Review technical deliverables including P&IDs, heat/mass balances, and equipment specifications; Provide engineering oversight during design and construction; Coordinate with internal teams on financial and commercial objectives; Monitor performance across contractors and work packages; Assist in power plant commissioning activities.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC