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Gas Turbine Rotor Design Engineer
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.
In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
PROENERGY is seeking an experienced Gas Turbine Rotor Design Engineer who will be focused on the mechanical design, analysis and the drawing release of rotor assembly and components in gas turbines. The successful candidate will perform risk assessments via hand calculations or analysis to identify any concerns of releasing the parts into production prior to a formal design review. The individual must have a thorough understanding of compressor and turbine rotor design, materials utilized, manufacturing processes and the ability to apply this knowledge. This role requires cross functional collaboration including Materials and Processes, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Reports To: Director Engineering
Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301, 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 or Remote United States
Position Responsibilities
- Execute the mechanical design, analysis or evaluation of rotating gas turbine parts for aeroderivative turbines (disks, blisks, spools, shafts, etc.).
- Lead third party design consultants for detailed design of gas turbine parts
- Develops specialized knowledge in their discipline (mechanical rotating design).
- Serves as best practice/quality resource.
- Work with Materials and Processes, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality during manufacturing processes of gas turbine subsystems and/or parts
- Maintain compliance with engineering codes, standards and regulations
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. To be able to explain difficult information to build consensus.
- Interface as technical authority with field service team for gas turbine parts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant Turbomachinery experience and 3-5 years of gas turbine rotor design with manufacturing experience
- Experience with structural, vibration, and thermal analysis for rotating parts components
- In-depth knowledge with GD&T and mechanical drawings
- Experience in CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) for component design and modeling
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS,) and hand calculation for structural, vibration, and thermal analysis
- Knowledge of high-temperature materials, coatings, and various manufacturing processes used in gas turbine rotating parts components.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to develop innovative design solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to balance the need for performance, manufacturability, and cost.
- Familiarity with ISO standards, ASME, or aerospace-specific regulations (e.g., AMS, ASTM) is highly desirable.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred
- Technical leadership of a team designing the rotating system of a gas turbine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems in a logical and effective manner.
- Proficient in the use of various MS Office Suite programs.
- Familiarity with gas turbine performance, aerodynamic principles, and material selection for gas turbine systems.
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.