DescriptionThe
Senior Engineer provides engineering support to CAMS power generation fleet and equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, transformers, boilers and HRSG's, and auxiliary systems. This role performs technical analysis, troubleshooting, outage support, and engineering studies under the guidance of senior engineering leadership. The engineer collaborates with operations, field teams, and clients to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance of rotating equipment.
This position is ideal for an engineer with 3-7 years of experience who is ready to advance their technical capability in the power generation sector.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTechnical Support- Assist with troubleshooting and diagnostics for gas/steam turbines and related equipment.
- Review vibration data, borescope findings, and performance trends to help identify issues.
- Support reliability engineering tasks and contribute to root-cause investigations.
- Conduct engineering calculations and prepare technical documentation.
- Development of programs and standards for company recommended maintenance practices
Project & Outage Participation- Support major outages and overhauls, working with plant staff and senior engineers to review work scopes and engineering drawings.
- Assist with QA/QC activities, ensuring work aligns with standards (API, ASME, IEEE).
- Participate in commissioning activities and equipment inspections.
Engineering Analysis- Contribute to engineering studies such as:
- Stress & fatigue analysis
- Performance optimization
- Reliability/availability analysis
- FMEA
- Assist in evaluating upgrade options and repair recommendations.
- Review of equipment test results and provide recommendations to fleet
Customer Support & Communication- Communicate technical findings in a clear, professional manner.
- Participate in customer meetings with guidance from senior engineering leadership.
- Help prepare reports, presentations, and technical summaries.
Compliance & Safety- Ensure engineering work follows applicable industry standards and safety codes.
- Participate in risk assessments.
Professional Development- Continuously develop technical expertise in power plant systems.
- Collaborate with and learn from senior engineers and subject-matter experts.
RequirementsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering field
- 3-7 years of engineering experience in power generation, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial machinery
- Experience with turbine systems, reliability engineering, or performance analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a field and office environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred- Experience with vibration analysis, thermodynamic modeling, or condition monitoring
- Exposure to outage/turnaround activities
- Familiarity with API, ASME, IEEE, OSHA, and industry codes
- Progress toward PE licensure is a plus
