Sr. Engineer - Gas Power Generation

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Senior Engineer – Gas Power Generation, you will support the design, development, and execution of utility-scale power generation and energy infrastructure projects. A typical day involves collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, reviewing designs and technical studies, supporting equipment and system integration, and solving complex engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll work closely with project teams, engineering firms, estimators, procurement, and construction personnel to ensure designs are reliable, constructible, and aligned with client requirements. Projects may include gas turbine facilities, combined cycle power plants, substations, switchyards, transmission systems, utility interconnections, balance of plant systems, and supporting electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Reads and understands the electrical scope of projects that are in RFP/estimating phase. Develops a plan/design that incorporates power quality, reliability, cost efficiency, and Blattner Energy lessons learned into each proposal.
• Support the design, development, and execution of large-scale gas power generation, energy parks and integrated energy campus projects.
• Provide technical expertise across electrical, mechanical, controls, and utility infrastructure systems.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, studies, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Directs a team that generates design drawings and documents for the Estimators and Supply Chain to bid. Ensures takeoffs are complete and accurate.
• Coordinate with other Senior Engineers to establish plans for resources and design schedules on project designs.
• Performs drawing reviews of 3rd party engineering firms design packages to ensure designs meet industry and Blattner’s standards and best practices.
• Ensures that designs support safe work practices and comply with all applicable safety

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited college required.
• Five or more years of progressive engineering, and/or construction/field experience in a related industry (i.e., heavy civil, industrial, utilities, power generation) required.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Utility-scale gas generation or combined cycle power plant experience.
• Experience with gas turbines, balance of plant systems, substations, switchyards, or transmission infrastructure.
• Strong electrical, mechanical or civil engineering background within industrial or power generation environments.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

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WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. 

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