Senior Heat Transfer Engineer - Power Generation
Houston, TX
$120,000 - $190,000 per year
A Senior Heat Transfer Engineer is required to work on power generation and thermal systems engineering projects in Houston, Texas, with a salary of $120,000 - $190,000.
This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise across gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), condensers, cooling towers, and associated mechanical systems. You'll be involved in equipment design, thermal calculations, process simulation, and engineering design reviews, working across multiple engineering disciplines on EPC projects.
The Senior Heat Transfer Engineer will suit an experienced mechanical or thermal engineering professional with a strong background in power plant equipment, heat transfer, fluid systems, and mechanical design.
Senior Heat Transfer Engineer - Power Generation Benefits:
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$120,000 - $190,000 annual salary.
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Flexible and hybrid working schedules.
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Benefits program.
The Senior Heat Transfer Engineer - Power Generation Role:
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Perform mechanical and thermal design calculations, equipment sizing, and selection for power generation facilities and power island systems.
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Develop engineering specifications and datasheets for boilers, HRSGs, condensers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and rotating equipment.
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Interpret heat and material balances, prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), and develop and review piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
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Undertake process simulation and hydraulic analysis using engineering tools such as Thermoflow, PIPE-FLO, Fathom, and Impulse.
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Design and specify associated piping systems, including pipe sizing, materials, valves, pressure relief equipment, and piping specialty components.
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Review equipment specifications, vendor documentation, technical bids, and engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements.
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Support power plant commissioning, startup, performance testing, and emissions-related engineering activities.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, provide technical guidance, and participate in client meetings and design reviews.
Senior Heat Transfer Engineer - Power Generation Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
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Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical, process, or thermal engineering design, or equivalent working knowledge and experience.
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Experience designing or specifying mechanical equipment for power generation facilities, including heat exchangers, boilers, condensers, HRSGs, turbines, or cooling systems.
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Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid systems, equipment sizing, and mechanical design calculations.
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Working knowledge of power plant piping systems, equipment interfaces, P&IDs, PFDs, and heat and material balances.
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Familiarity with relevant engineering standards, including ASME, API, TEMA, and applicable power generation codes.
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Experience using engineering design software and interpreting technical calculations, drawings, and equipment specifications.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate technical activities and present engineering information to project stakeholders.
Desirable Experience:
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Experience with Thermoflow, PIPE-FLO, Fathom, or Impulse.
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Knowledge of power plant control systems, NFPA 85, emissions requirements, and performance testing.
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Experience supporting power plant commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
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Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
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Working toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
If you're a Senior Heat Transfer Engineer with experience in power generation, thermal systems, and mechanical equipment design, apply now to find out more about this opportunity in Houston, Texas.