Senior / Staff Steam Turbine Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA (Relocation support available)
Work Model: Office + power station support with travel
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior or Staff Steam Turbine Engineer to support a non-nuclear power generation fleet.
This position is built for an engineering expert in steam turbines — someone who understands the machine beyond operation, with hands-on experience in disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and internal component evaluation.
You will serve as a technical authority across multiple power stations, supporting outage execution, maintenance strategy, and complex technical troubleshooting.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support steam turbine outages, including disassembly, inspection, and reassembly activities
- Perform detailed internal assessments of turbine components (rotors, diaphragms, seals, bearings, etc.)
- Evaluate clearances, tolerances, and mechanical integrity of turbine systems
- Lead root cause analysis for failures, repeat issues, and performance degradation
- Provide real-time engineering support during planned and forced outages
- Recommend repair vs. replace vs. run decisions based on technical and risk-based analysis
- Develop and implement long-term maintenance and reliability strategies
- Analyze performance data including vibration, thermal behavior, and operational trends
- Oversee vendor work, repair shop activities, and quality inspections
- Partner with plant teams, outage planners, and project managers to drive execution
Required Qualifications
Senior Engineer
- 5+ years of experience supporting steam turbine maintenance and engineering in a power generation environment
- Hands-on experience with turbine teardown, inspection, and rebuild activities
Staff Engineer
- 8+ years of progressive experience with steam turbine engineering and outage leadership
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions and mentor other engineers
For Both Levels
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Strong understanding of steam turbine internal components, clearances, and design/functionality
- Experience applying engineering judgment to mechanical failures and performance issues
- Familiarity with ASME PTC 6 and turbine repair methodologies (machining, welding, NDE)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Target Background (Highly Preferred)
- Prior experience as a Field Engineer or Technical Advisor (TA) supporting steam turbines for OEMs such as:
- GE
- Siemens
- Mitsubishi
- Alstom
- Experience supporting major outages involving full turbine disassembly and reassembly
- Deep understanding of turbine internals, design limitations, and failure modes
Work Environment
- ~60% office / 40% plant-based work
- Up to 40% travel (higher during outage seasons)
- Exposure to industrial plant conditions including heat, noise, and confined spaces
- Occasional nights/weekends/holidays during outages
Why This Role Matters
This role has a direct impact on plant reliability, equipment life, and safe power generation.
Your engineering decisions will influence major operational and financial outcomes across the fleet.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $90,000 – $163,000 (depending on experience and level)
- Relocation assistance available
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Travel expenses covered
- Additional employer-provided benefits
