Sr. Engineer, Power Generation at Excelerate Energy in The Woodlands, TX

Job description

Excelerate Energy is helping countries around the world enhance energy security through reliable LNG and power infrastructure solutions. We strive to deliver sustainable results by doing what we promise and investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we work to expand access to reliable energy for communities around the world. JOB SUMMARY: The Sr. Engineer, Power Generation is responsible for the technical design and engineering oversight of power generation assets utilizing reciprocating internal combustion engines and gas turbine power plants, operating on natural gas, and diesel fuels. This position requires the candidate to utilize their experience to manage the technical design of power generation systems for small and large power applications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities: Engineering Leadership & Asset Support Lead technical design of small and large power applications. Serve as the technical authority for reciprocating engine and gas turbine power systems, electrical substations, including auxiliaries and balance-of-plant systems. Provide engineering support to operating plants including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and forced outage investigations. Perform electrical load and power consumption calculations for IPP, resorts, industrial plants, and small‑scale applications, including combined heat and power (CHP) and combined cooling, heat, and power (CCHP) systems. Develop demand profiles and peak load estimates to support electrical and thermal system sizing, utility coordination, and capital planning. Conduct technical due diligence of existing power plants, gas turbines, and reciprocating engines, including review of operating history, performance data, maintenance records, reliability metrics, and remaining life considerations. Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, and vendor documentation. Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, HSSEQ, Commercial, and Project teams. Serve as technical interface with utilities, regulators, and partners. Participate in investigations into major equipment failures or forced outages. Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned. Design, Projects & Modifications Lead feasibility studies, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, FEED, and detailed engineering for new plants and expansions. Prepare technical scoping documents for RFP. Provide technical input to procurement, bid evaluations, and contract scopes. Lead or support capital projects, retrofits, uprates, fuel conversions, and life-extension programs. Interface with EPC contractors and OEMs through design, construction, commissioning, and testing. Fuel Systems & Combustion Provide engineering oversight for natural gas, and diesel fuel systems including storage, vaporization, conditioning, and safety systems. Support dual-fuel and tri-fuel engine configurations and fuel changeover logic. Evaluate fuel quality impacts on performance, emissions, and maintenance. Support NG vaporization systems and combustion tuning activities. Performance, Reliability & Optimization Support the development of KPIs for efficiency, availability, reliability, heat rate, and emissions. Support the development of reliability-centered maintenance strategies. Support condition monitoring programs and performance trending. Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reduction. Compliance, Safety & Risk Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Support HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and other safety reviews. Provide engineering input to environmental permitting and grid interconnection. Promote safety-by-design principles. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electric