The Turbine Engineering Manager leads the engineering function for gas and/or steam turbine systems across operations, maintenance, and upgrade projects. The role oversees a team of engineers responsible for the mechanical integrity, performance optimization, life assessment, and technology improvements of turbine systems. The manager serves as the technical authority on turbine design, failure analysis, and field execution support, ensuring all work aligns with OEM standards, industry codes, and operational goals.
Serve as the lead technical expert for turbine design, operation, and maintenance (OEM or aftermarket systems).
Manage all engineering deliverables related to major rotating equipment, including rotors, blades, diaphragms, bearings, and seals.
Develop engineering solutions for performance enhancements, emissions compliance, and lifecycle extension.
Analyze turbine heat rate, degradation trends, trip/failure history, and implement corrective engineering actions.
Oversee implementation of upgrades (e.g., new blade profiles, advanced coatings, sealing improvements).
Support digital tools for performance analytics, condition monitoring, and predictive diagnostics.
Provide engineering oversight during turbine inspections, overhauls, and outage execution (hot gas path, major, borescope).
Define inspection criteria, repair limits, and acceptance guidelines for all turbine components.
Collaborate with OEMs and third-party vendors for repair procedures and technical bulletins.
Approve or develop design changes, retrofit packages, and reverse-engineering initiatives for obsolete components.
Ensure turbine system designs comply with ASME, API, ISO, and internal engineering standards.
Manage documentation including engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment datasheets.
Lead or review root cause failure analyses (RCFA) of turbine and major rotating equipment failures.
Coordinate with metallurgical labs, condition monitoring teams, and OEMs to identify failure modes.
Implement lessons learned across the fleet and integrate into design or operational changes.
Oversee technical support for turbine upgrade and LTSA-driven projects (e.g., controls modernization, rotor swaps, hydrogen readiness).
Participate in technical review of vendor proposals and bid evaluations.
Ensure scope, cost, and risk assessments are aligned with plant engineering requirements.
Lead and mentor a team of mechanical and rotating equipment engineers.
Develop training programs to build turbine expertise across O&M and engineering teams.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with operations, reliability, maintenance, and project teams.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Master’s degree or PE license preferred
Experience:
10–18 years of experience in gas or steam turbine engineering
Experience with OEM platforms (GE, Siemens, MHI, Alstom, etc.)
Minimum 3–5 years in a technical leadership or supervisory role
Advanced understanding of turbine thermodynamics, rotor dynamics, fatigue, and creep behavior
Familiarity with OEM design practices and aftermarket engineering challenges
Proficiency with engineering tools: ANSYS, SolidWorks/Inventor, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Thermoflex, or similar
Experience with codes and standards: ASME PTC 6/22/10, API 611/612/616, ISO 3977, ASTM, NDE methods
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical decision-making skills
Effective communicator with the ability to present complex technical ideas clearly
Team leader who can inspire and coach engineers toward innovative solutions
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under high-stakes conditions