NRG Energy

Development & Performance Engineering Manager

NRG Energy$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • 10 years of experience with utility-scale projects over $50M.
  • Valid State Driver's License.
  • Knowledge of power plant equipment systems and regulations preferred.
  • Proficiency in Thermoflow, GateCycle, or Ebsilon software preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Leads equipment selection and performance assessments for power generation facilities.
  • Collaborates with project teams to optimize configurations and performance.
  • Supports contract negotiations by reviewing performance requirements.
  • Analyzes technology trends to inform future development goals.
  • Engages with multi-discipline teams for investment-grade project estimates.
  • Assists in due diligence for asset purchases by evaluating performance metrics.
  • Certifies performance tests of EPC contractors.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in energy.
  • Engage with major OEMs and consulting A/E firms for project development.
  • Wide variety of power generation technologies, including renewables.
  • Travel opportunities for site work and possible international projects.
  • Collaborative environment with multiple organizational stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Works within NRG's Development, Engineering and Construction department reporting to the Sr. Director - Development Engineering. Supports NRG's front end project development efforts by generating power plant equipment configurations including development of heat and material balances to predict performance in support of financial modeling, environmental permitting, utility interconnection and general siting efforts. Engages with Major OEMs on equipment performance and technology advancements to maintain NRG's competitiveness. Remains current on and analyzes emerging technologies and how they may support NRG's growth goals in the future.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads major equipment selection and performance assessments on large power generation facilities including gas fired simple and combined cycle facilities, wind, solar and battery projects.
  • Interfaces with project developers, finance and environmental teams to optimize plant configurations and performance
  • Supports NRG DE&C Group's contract negotiations with OEMs and EPC firms by reviewing/setting contract plant performance requirements and penalties
  • Keeps abreast of technology trends such as decarbonization of power generation, evolving storage alternatives, etc. and provides guidance on how these technologies could support NRG's development goals
  • Interact with and support DE&C project team members on the overall development effort of projects.
  • Interact with consulting A/E firm multi-discipline team to perform the appropriate level of engineering activities to develop investment-grade project estimates for presentation to NRG Sr. Management & Board of Directors for project approval.
  • Support review of upgrades and proposed modifications to existing generation fleet assets and facilities
  • Participate in due diligence of asset and facility purchases by reviewing predicted performance, operating history, upgrades, etc.
  • Supports plant performance testing and reviews and certifies final performance tests of EPC Contractors
  • Has knowledge of and can support high voltage interconnection application activities, including electrical equipment sizing such as transformers & breakers and ensuring equipment characteristics support Transmission Owner technical requirements.
  • Support VP-Engineering, VP-Generation Project Construction, and VP-Environmental Compliance and Plant Improvement Projects in scoping and planning new EPC projects.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
  • 10 years of practical utility scale major projects or related heavy industrial industries experience (> $50M).
  • Valid State Driver's License


Preferred:

  • Knowledge of power plant equipment and systems, codes and standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Proficiency in Thermoflow, GateCycle and/or Ebsilon heat balance and plant design software.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Strong analytical skills and detail orientation.
  • Creative problem-solving capabilities and an ability to think outside the box.
  • Ability to manage complex projects across multiple areas of the organization with competing priorities.


Working Conditions:

  • Primarily normal office environment but will include plant and/or construction site environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high/low humidity at project/plant work locations.
  • Requires standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.
  • Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
  • The job requires operation of a motor vehicle.
  • Requires compliance with the corporate safety program, including wearing personnel protection equipment such as safety glasses, appropriate footwear, clothing, hardhat, earplugs, etc. at plants and project sites. May be required to work around energized and rotating equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
  • Requires occasional overnight travel from permanent work location. On occasion may require international travel.

Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

About NRG Energy

NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country or by giving customers the latest tools to better manage their energy use, NRG is a pioneer in developing smarter energy choices. Our diverse power generating facilities have a capacity of about 52,000 megawatts, capable of supporting almost 42 million homes. Our retail electricity providers — Reliant and Energy Plus — and thermal energy division serve nearly 3 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. A Fortune 250 company, NRG supports clean energy resources and technologies critical to our transition to a sustainable, low carbon society. We built the nation's first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to create new, clean energy solutions for our customers. In addition to our environmental efforts, we actively contribute to the local communities where NRG employees live and work. Since 2004, our Global Giving program has provided millions of dollars to organizations and charities that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in our communities, including food banks and those that foster self-sufficiency, improve housing and provide supplemental education to people in need. NRG has also organized special responses for victims of extreme catastrophe, such as the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami in 2010. Employee donations were tripled to maximize the contributions. NRG has won numerous awards for industry leadership and many of its nationwide econrg initiatives, which are targeted toward meeting the challenges of climate change, clean air and natural resources protection.

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Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
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