Job Description

Overview

The Mechanical Engineer – Gas Turbine Packages is responsible for providing comprehensive technical support for mechanical power generation products throughout the product lifecycle, including sales, supply chain, manufacturing, and after-sales operations. Candidates with experience in utilities or major power generation companies are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical engineering support to internal teams to ensure accurate application, selection, and utilization of power generation equipment.
  • Respond to technical inquiries from external customers, utilities, OEM partners, and service providers regarding product performance, specifications, installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Review and interpret mechanical drawings, engineering standards, specifications, and technical documentation related to power generation systems and associated components.
  • Support root-cause analysis for mechanical product or field issues and contribute to the development of corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements.
  • Participate in product development and sustaining engineering efforts to enhance product reliability, manufacturability, durability, and operational performance.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, test procedures, engineering change records, manuals, and training materials.
  • Provide technical input to sales teams during bid and proposal development, including equipment sizing, performance evaluation, and compliance with customer specifications.
  • Assist supply chain operations by evaluating technical compliance of purchased mechanical components, providing engineering clarification, and resolving supplier-related issues.
  • Support aftersales and field service operations through commissioning assistance, mechanical diagnostics, maintenance guidance, and warranty assessments.
  • Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant industry codes, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • 5 years of experience in power generation, utility operations, industrial rotating machinery, or related mechanical systems.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems used in power generation, such as turbines, engines, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, fuel systems, and associated mechanical assemblies.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, 3D models, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
  • Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, and technical communication skills.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 71 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

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