Blue Energy

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Who can apply: Only open to applicants in: Maryland.
Location as listed by the employer: “DC - Chevy Chase, MD”
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About this role

Blue Energy is hiring for a Principal Mechanical Engineer role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of engineering and project delivery experience in simple-cycle or combined-cycle natural gas power generation.
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects through the full lifecycle, including concept development, feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover.
  • Strong technical foundation in power generation systems, including combustion turbines, heat recovery systems, balance-of-plant equipment, utility systems, and plant integration.
  • Working knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, hydraulics, rotating equipment, piping systems, instrumentation and controls, and plant performance analysis.
  • Experience developing, reviewing, and validating plant performance models using industry-standard software such as THERMOFLEX, GateCycle, GT PRO, or equivalent tools.
  • Ability to review, comment on, and approve engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, calculations, and contractor design packages using tools such as Bluebeam and other engineering document management systems.
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and industry practices governing utility-scale power generation facilities.
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing EPC contractors, OEMs, and external engineering consultants.

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