Steam Turbine Application Engineer

Position Summary

ProcessBarron is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Steam Turbine Application Engineer (Estimator) to support the growth of its Steam Turbine Services business through the development of accurate technical solutions, project estimates, and customer proposals.

The Steam Turbine Application Engineer serves as a critical link between customers, sales, engineering, field services, and operations by evaluating customer requirements, reviewing turbine inspection data, developing repair recommendations, and preparing comprehensive cost estimates and commercial proposals.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in estimating, engineering, project management, field services, maintenance, or industrial operations.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, power generation, or rotating equipment projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to develop accurate cost estimates and technical proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Five (5) years of experience in steam turbine services or rotating equipment.
• Experience estimating industrial outages, maintenance projects, or capital improvements.
• Familiarity with turbine manufacturers such as GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Elliott, and Dresser-Rand.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, with experience in steam turbines, rotating equipment, power generation, or industrial maintenance services. This individual must be comfortable reviewing technical information, developing repair scopes, estimating labor and material requirements, and communicating directly with customers regarding proposed solutions.

This role requires both technical expertise and commercial awareness to ensure ProcessBarron delivers competitive, profitable, and technically sound solutions for customers throughout North America.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Estimating and Proposal Development

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for steam turbine repair, retrofit, overhaul, outage support, and installation projects.
• Review customer requests for quotations (RFQs), turbine inspection reports, engineering data, and technical specifications.
• Develop project scopes of work based on customer requirements and field findings.
• Estimate labor, material, subcontractor services, tooling, equipment, and travel requirements.
• Coordinate with machining, fabrication, field services, procurement, and engineering personnel to obtain accurate costing information.
• Develop customer proposals including scope definitions, commercial terms, schedules, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Ensure estimates align with company pricing strategies and profitability objectives.
• Assist management in reviewing and approving proposals prior to customer submission.

Technical Evaluation

• Analyze inspection reports, field measurements, outage findings, and repair recommendations.
• Review engineering drawings, turbine documentation, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
• Evaluate turbine component conditions and develop recommended repair alternatives.
• Support root cause evaluations and technical troubleshooting activities.
• Assist customers in evaluating repair, refurbishment, replacement, and upgrade options.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with applicable engineering standards and quality requirements.

Customer Support and Business Development

• Serve as a technical resource during customer discussions and proposal reviews.
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and pre-bid walkthroughs as required.
• Respond to customer technical questions regarding proposed repairs and services.
• Collaborate with sales personnel to develop competitive solutions and identify growth opportunities.
• Build strong customer relationships through timely communication and technical support.
• Support business development efforts within industrial, manufacturing, and power generation markets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with engineering, field services, project management, fabrication, machining, and operations teams.
• Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure successful transition from proposal to execution.
• Assist project managers in clarifying scope requirements and technical assumptions.
• Collaborate with procurement teams regarding vendor quotations and subcontractor support.
• Provide technical guidance during project startup when required.

Cost Analysis and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain estimation databases and historical cost information.
• Analyze estimate accuracy and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support development of estimating standards, templates, and best practices.
• Assist leadership in forecasting market trends and service demand.
• Contribute to improving proposal turnaround times and estimating efficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems and cost-estimating software.
• Knowledge of ASME and OSHA standards.
• Field experience supporting industrial maintenance or outage projects.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should possess working knowledge of:

• Steam turbine systems and operation
• Turbine rotors
• Blades and diaphragms
• Bearings and seals
• Casings and valves
• Precision machining practices
• Rotor balancing and alignment
• Turbine clearances and tolerances
• Nondestructive examination methods
• Industrial maintenance practices
• Power generation systems
• Engineering drawings and specifications
• Cost estimating and budgeting principles
• Software Proficiency
• Microsoft Excel (advanced proficiency preferred)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• ERP systems
• Project management software
• Estimating and reporting tools

Core Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical abilities
• Attention to detail
• Technical problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Customer focus

Organizational skills

• Commercial awareness
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Communication and presentation skills
• Initiative and accountability

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed for inspections, customer meetings, outage reviews, and pre-bid evaluations.
• Travel requirements are expected to range from 10% to 30%.
• Willingness to work onsite when required to better assess project conditions and customer needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely navigate industrial facilities, power plants, and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs when visiting customer sites.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to walk, stand, and inspect equipment for extended periods when supporting site visits.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.