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Senior Consulting Engineer – Gas Turbine Design | San Diego, CA

Location: San Diego, California

Work Arrangement: San Diego-based, with office space available

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Gas Turbines and Industrial Engineering

Base Salary: $159,120–$238,680

Travel: Occasional

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Security Clearance: Not required

Position Overview

A global industrial-engineering organization is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consulting Engineer to provide recognized technical leadership across complex gas-turbine design, development, manufacturing and product-validation programs.

This is a senior individual-contributor role. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, own critical design decisions and act as a trusted technical adviser to engineering and business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex gas-turbine component and system design programs from concept through production.

• Own design integrity, technical acceptance, manufacturability and validation.

• Resolve complex design, manufacturing and operational challenges.

• Translate functional requirements into detailed engineering documentation.

• Develop scopes addressing business challenges, risks and product opportunities.

• Establish procedures improving reliability, efficiency, cost and quality.

• Develop and maintain enterprise technology roadmaps.

• Define product-testing strategies, methods, tools and validation requirements.

• Oversee testing across multiple products in high-volume manufacturing.

• Establish engineering, development and testing standards.

• Plan, estimate, staff and monitor significant technical projects.

• Apply root-cause, statistical, quantitative and predictive-analysis methods.

• Mentor senior technical professionals and influence cross-functional decisions.

• Present complex technical recommendations to customers and senior management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or a related engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.

• Extensive gas-turbine design, development and manufacturing experience.

• Recognized technical depth in turbine components, systems and validation.

• Experience leading complex products from development through manufacturing and testing.

• Strong project leadership across scope, cost, schedule, staffing and risk.

• Exceptional analytical and root-cause-analysis capability.

• Ability to influence technical and business decisions through expertise.

• Strong written, verbal and technical-presentation skills.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enterprise technology-roadmap development.

• High-volume manufacturing and production-test experience.

• Product-development and testing standards experience.

• Strong statistical, quantitative and predictive-analysis capability.

• Business-intelligence and performance-metrics experience.

• Coaching and mentoring of other senior technical professionals.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Plant Engineer – Center, ND

Plant Engineer

📍 Location: Center, North Dakota
🏭 Power Generation Facility (Coal-Fired Power Plant)
💼 Full-Time | Onsite
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading electric utility cooperative is seeking a Plant Engineer to support operations at a large-scale power generation facility near Center, North Dakota. This position offers an excellent opportunity for both recent engineering graduates and experienced engineers to work on critical infrastructure projects that support reliable energy production.

The Plant Engineer will provide technical support for plant operations, maintenance, capital projects, equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Project Support

  • Coordinate preparation of construction drawings and equipment specifications.

  • Design and oversee installation of new and replacement plant equipment.

  • Support capital improvement and O&M projects from planning through execution.

  • Work with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Operations & Maintenance Support

  • Troubleshoot plant systems and equipment issues alongside operations and maintenance teams.

  • Analyze operational data and recommend process improvements.

  • Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and availability.

  • Support implementation of new technologies and engineering best practices.

Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure engineering activities are performed safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Monitor work activities and promote a strong safety culture.

  • Assist with maintaining engineering records, drawings, and documentation.

Technical Leadership

  • Identify operational and technical training needs.

  • Provide engineering support across multiple departments.

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

  • Other related engineering disciplines may be considered.

Experience

  • Open to entry-level engineers and experienced professionals.

  • Industrial engineering experience preferred but not required.

  • Experience with rotating or fixed equipment is a plus.

  • Power generation or utility experience is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

✔ Mechanical Engineering
✔ Industrial Equipment & Systems
✔ Project Engineering
✔ Capital Projects
✔ Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
✔ Process Improvement
✔ Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
✔ Technical Documentation & Drawings
✔ Plant Operations Support
✔ Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving operational challenges and working closely with plant operations and maintenance teams.

Successful candidates will possess:

  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.

  • Interest in power generation and industrial operations.

  • Experience with rotating and fixed equipment (preferred).

  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Both early-career engineers and experienced plant engineers are encouraged to apply.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Engineering Discipline

Mechanical Preferred

Experience Level

Entry-Level to Experienced

Industry

Power Generation / Utilities

Seniority

Entry-Level

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

Screening Questions

  1. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

  2. Do you currently have experience in a power plant or industrial facility environment?

  3. Will you now or in the future require employment sponsorship?

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary based on education and experience.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • Relocation assistance available.

  • Career growth and development opportunities.

  • Strong work-life balance culture.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Work on critical infrastructure supporting reliable energy generation.

  • Opportunity for both recent graduates and experienced engineers.

  • Exposure to large-scale power plant operations and capital projects.

  • Strong career development and advancement potential.

  • Located near Bismarck, North Dakota, offering a low cost of living and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.

  • Stable employer with a long-standing reputation in the utility industry.