Siemens

Gas Turbine Commissioning Engineer

Siemens • $70K — $150K *
Orlando, FL 32828In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in commissioning large-frame gas turbines.
  • Deep technical expertise in control systems, electrical and mechanical engineering, PLCs, and SCADA.
  • Ability to independently lead complex commissioning projects with minimal supervision.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience in project scheduling, workflow management, and quality assurance processes.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site pre-commissioning and commissioning of new gas turbines for safe execution.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues during commissioning.
  • Perform performance testing and validate systems meet all requirements.
  • Develop detailed commissioning plans and schedules to keep projects on track.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation and manuals for client handover.
  • Act as primary technical liaison with clients and internal teams, providing updates.
  • Mentor junior engineers, sharing expertise and best practices.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities.
  • Supportive work culture.
  • Company paid health and wellness benefits.
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • 401K savings plan with company match.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

In this role, your day will blend strategic planning with hands-on execution. You'll prepare and lead gas turbine commissioning projects from start to finish-reviewing schedules, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring every detail is ready before you step on site. Once in the field, you'll take ownership of commissioning activities, troubleshooting technical challenges, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring each turbine is brought online safely, efficiently, and to specification. Your technical expertise and leadership will make a visible impact as you independently manage projects and help expand our North America service operations.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Lead on-site pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of new gas turbine installations, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and control system issues during commissioning.
  • Perform performance testing and system validation to confirm equipment meets design and operational requirements.
  • Develop detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures to keep projects on track.
  • Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation and manuals for seamless client handover.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, contractors, and internal teams, providing clear updates and reports.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise and reinforcing best practices in the field.
What you Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the commissioning, start-up, and servicing of large-frame gas turbines.
  • Apply deep technical expertise across control systems, electrical and mechanical engineering, PLCs, and SCADA environments.
  • Independently lead and execute complex commissioning projects with minimal supervision.
  • Diagnose issues using strong analytical, investigative, and troubleshooting skills to drive effective solutions.
  • Plan and manage project schedules, workflows, and quality assurance/quality control processes.
  • Influence outcomes by collaborating effectively with stakeholders and mentoring others through technical leadership.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 30-50 pounds.
  • Continuously reach above shoulder level, in front, and to the sides.
  • Frequently hold, grasp, and manipulate objects using hands for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours).
  • Frequently bend, crouch, kneel, climb, and crawl as required by job duties.
  • Tolerate exposure to rigorous environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to hear and effectively communicate in noisy environments while maintaining focus and clarity of thought.

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Rewards
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave
Jobs & Careers: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

This role may be based in various locations across the United States. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html . The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $70,630 to $150,800 annually.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
Learn more about Siemens
Size
305,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1847
NASDAQ
SIEGY
* Ladders Estimates

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