Excelerate Energy is helping countries around the world enhance energy security through reliable LNG and power infrastructure solutions. We strive to deliver sustainable results by doing what we promise and investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we work to expand access to reliable energy for communities around the world.
JOB SUMMARY: The Sr. Engineer, Power Generation is responsible for the technical design and engineering oversight of power generation assets utilizing reciprocating internal combustion engines and gas turbine power plants, operating on natural gas, and diesel fuels. This position requires the candidate to utilize their experience to manage the technical design of power generation systems for small and large power applications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:
Engineering Leadership & Asset Support
Perform electrical load and power consumption calculations for IPP, resorts, industrial plants, and small‑scale applications, including combined heat and power (CHP) and combined cooling, heat, and power (CCHP) systems.
Conduct technical due diligence of existing power plants, gas turbines, and reciprocating engines, including review of operating history, performance data, maintenance records, reliability metrics, and remaining life considerations.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, HSSEQ, Commercial, and Project teams.
Design, Projects & Modifications
Lead feasibility studies, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, FEED, and detailed engineering for new plants and expansions.
Lead or support capital projects, retrofits, uprates, fuel conversions, and life-extension programs.
Fuel Systems & Combustion
Provide engineering oversight for natural gas, and diesel fuel systems including storage, vaporization, conditioning, and safety systems.
Performance, Reliability & Optimization
Support the development of KPIs for efficiency, availability, reliability, heat rate, and emissions.
Compliance, Safety & Risk
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (required); Professional Engineer preferred.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in power generation engineering.
Direct experience with reciprocating engines and/or gas turbine power plants.
Experience with LNG and diesel-fueled power plants, including dual-fuel operation preferred.
Experience supporting operating assets and executing capital projects and fuel conversions.
Intimate knowledge with major OEMs (e.g., Wärtsilä, MAN, Caterpillar, GE, Siemens, Solar, Mitsubishi, Jenbacher) preferred.
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. Approx. 10-20%.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily office-based with periodic travel to operating power plants and construction sites. Must be able to work safely in industrial environments and comply with site safety requirements.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Excelerate Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and employment processes. If you need an accommodation to apply for a role or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable laws.
This employer participates in E‑Verify. We will use E‑Verify to confirm your employment eligibility after an offer is accepted and Form I‑9 is completed.
