Associate Thermal Performance Engineer

Overview

Perform thermal modeling and support engineering for power plants

Key Responsibilities

• feasibility lead
• performance testing
• thermal modeling
• design review
• procurement
• client interface

Tasks

-Participate as mechanical lead in feasibility studies and development support for new power projects including the areas of biofuels and hydrogen. -Execute performance testing of new & existing thermal and renewable energy plants. -Support proposals for new business development opportunities. -Procurement of major power plant equipment, upgrades, maintenance, and service agreements. -Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects to support financing. -Perform thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow software. -Provide technical support for carbon capture studies. -Support power generation project owners and developers for new thermal energy projects. -Perform owner’s engineer design reviews of mechanical systems for power projects. -Prepare and review other engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations. -Participate in condition assessments of existing power plants. -Monitor project schedules and budgets. -Interface with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution.

Requirements

• power station
• thermal testing
• technical writing
• 3+ years
• design reviews
• design codes

What You Bring

-Detailed understanding of power station operation and maintenance. -Experience with performance testing of thermal energy plants. -Excellent technical communication and writing skills. -3 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, specifically experience in thermal power generation. -Experience in owner’s engineering design reviews of electric power projects. -Familiarity with design codes and standards. -This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.

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Benefits

-Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available

Security Clearance

-may require criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search