Lead Bucket/Blade Engineer - Steam Turbine Engineering

Job Description Summary

The Steam Turbine Bucket/Blade Aeromechanic Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing both rotating and stationary Bucket/Blade technologies enabling world‑class Steam Turbine performance and efficiency. This is a critical role requiring both system level knowledge of turbomachinery safety (overspeed) and detailed mechanical component expertise to design the power‑producing component within the turbine.

Responsibilities

• Own Steampath bucket/blade component design in execution of NPI, ITR, and factory/field support activities for new units and aftermarket services
• Drive technology advancements from a Shaftline System, subsystem, component and material/life perspective
• Collaborate with global & cross‑functional team of internal Steam Turbine Engineers and external stakeholders (Drafting/Global Supply Chain) to enable & foster mutual technical growth and deliver for our customers
• Follow rigorous NPI Tollgate Process from Conceptual Design through field validation for all bucket/blade component designs across the full spectrum of Gas Power turbine configurations
• Lead engineering analysis to ensure robust designs that meet all required CTQs
• Demonstrate excellence applying fundamentals of Mechanical Design, including material properties, statics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, loading methods related to fatigue (LCF & HCF) and creep
• Demonstrate experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years engineering experience in design of turbomachinery rotating components with demonstrated knowledge of blade design (e.g., Campbell diagrams)
• Proficiency in English
• Legal right to work; we will not sponsor individuals for legal permits or visas

Desired Skills

• Prioritize everyday standard work within the framework of SQDCC: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Culture
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural awareness
• Passion for Quality, LEAN, and implementing continuous improvement to deliver for our customers and reduce variation through adoption of standard work
• Experience in Steam Turbine rotating component design, including ST rotating and stationary bucket/blade designs, design process, tools, and procedures
• Clear thinker with ability to manage conflict and derive solutions to complicated problems
• Project leadership skills with the mindset to handle several competing tasks
• Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including forgings, machining, and factory assembly/test practices as applied to power generation equipment

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No