What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Turbine Commissioning Engineer position at Siemens Energy?
A Snapshot of Your Day
In this role, your day will blend strategic planning with hands-on execution. You’ll prepare and lead gas turbine commissioning projects from start to finish—reviewing schedules, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring every detail is ready before you step on site. Once in the field, you’ll take ownership of commissioning activities, troubleshooting technical challenges, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring each turbine is brought online safely, efficiently, and to specification. Your technical expertise and leadership will make a visible impact as you independently manage projects and help expand our North America service operations.
How You’ll Make An Impact
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
This role may be based in various locations across the United States. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html.The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $76,800 to $162,200 annually.
Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.
In this role, your day will blend strategic planning with hands-on execution. You’ll prepare and lead gas turbine commissioning projects from start to finish—reviewing schedules, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring every detail is ready before you step on site. Once in the field, you’ll take ownership of commissioning activities, troubleshooting technical challenges, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring each turbine is brought online safely, efficiently, and to specification. Your technical expertise and leadership will make a visible impact as you independently manage projects and help expand our North America service operations.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Lead on-site pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of new gas turbine installations, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and control system issues during commissioning.
- Perform performance testing and system validation to confirm equipment meets design and operational requirements.
- Develop detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures to keep projects on track.
- Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation and manuals for seamless client handover.
- Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, contractors, and internal teams, providing clear updates and reports.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise and reinforcing best practices in the field.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in the commissioning, start‑up, and servicing of large‑frame gas turbines.
- Apply deep technical expertise across control systems, electrical and mechanical engineering, PLCs, and SCADA environments.
- Independently lead and execute complex commissioning projects with minimal supervision.
- Diagnose issues using strong analytical, investigative, and troubleshooting skills to drive effective solutions.
- Plan and manage project schedules, workflows, and quality assurance/quality control processes.
- Influence outcomes by collaborating effectively with stakeholders and mentoring others through technical leadership.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 30–50 pounds.
- Continuously reach above shoulder level, in front, and to the sides.
- Frequently hold, grasp, and manipulate objects using hands for extended periods (up to 10–12 hours).
- Frequently bend, crouch, kneel, climb, and crawl as required by job duties.
- Tolerate exposure to rigorous environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to hear and effectively communicate in noisy environments while maintaining focus and clarity of thought.
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
This role may be based in various locations across the United States. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html.The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $76,800 to $162,200 annually.
Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.
Salary : $76,800 - $162,200