Gas Turbine Applications Engineer

About NAES

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work.

NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, managing more than 400 facilities and over 60 GW of generation under contract across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK. Powered by a team of roughly 4,000 people, we now support the full life cycle of energy and industrial plants — from development and construction through operations, optimization, digital transformation and decommissioning — giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while helping to modernize the critical infrastructure that keeps communities running.

Summary

The Gas Turbine Applications Engineer is responsible for analyzing gas turbine components to assess performance limits, identify degradation, and determine operation capability and compatibility across varying conditions.  Leverage field data and engineering expertise to diagnose issues, define repair or upgrade requirements, and develop solutions that improve efficiency reliability, output, and emissions.  Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, service, and suppliers while also supporting sales efforts through technical proposals, feasibility studies, and customer-facing engagement.  Support outages, validate performance improvements, deliver training, and ensure all solutions meet industry, safety, and quality standards.

Primary Duties

Technical Evaluation & Capability Assessment

• Analyze gas turbine components (compressors, combustors, turbines, rotors, blades, vanes) for performance limits, degradation, and operational capability.
• Analyze gas turbine components for understanding and of component interchangeability and compatibility based on operating conditions
• Review field data to identify performance gaps and root causes of component issues.

Upgrade & Retrofit Engineering

• Analyze and propose upgrade solutions to improve efficiency, output, reliability, and emissions.
• Define scope and technical requirements for component repairs, redesigns or retrofits.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and service teams to execute upgrades.

Applications Engineering Support

• Provide technical support for sales proposals, including feasibility studies and performance guarantees.
• Customize solutions based on customer operating conditions and requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and customer presentations.

Customer Engagement

• Interface directly with customers to understand operational challenges and recommend solutions.
• Support outage planning, inspections, and post-upgrade performance validation.
• Deliver technical training and guidance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with suppliers, product engineering, and field service teams to ensure alignment on upgrade strategies.
• Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all engineering solutions meet industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality requirements.

Working Relationships

Works with the Engineered Performance team and reports up to the Engineered Performance Management.  Does not have any direct reports.

Compensation

The initial compensation is $152,200 to $175,100

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

• Years of Experience:
  • 10 years of experience in gas turbine engineering, applications engineering or component design.
  • Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems, including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and materials.
  • Experience with turbine component capability assessments and upgrade/retrofit projects.
  • Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ISO)

• Preferred Experience:

• Licenses/Certification:

• Software/Equipment Knowledge:

• Other Considerations:
  • Able to manage time effectively while working under tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
  • Abley to analyze scenarios and make decisions.
  • Able to interpret and communicate customer needs.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position may work remote, travel based on business needs.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times.  Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property.  Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures.  Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.