Gas Turbine Engineer – Houston, TX (Full-Time)
Prismecs27 days ago
Houston, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Prismecs is seeking a full-time Gas Turbine Engineer based in Houston, TX with strong experience in gas turbine systems and a proven background in engineering team leadership.
This role is critical to strengthening our U.S. engineering operations and supporting our expanding power generation portfolio across EPC, O&M, and long-term service agreements.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on technical expertise combined with the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and interface directly with clients and senior leadership.
Houston-based candidates only. This role is on-site and does not offer relocation or sponsorship.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on gas turbine–based power generation projects
- Support engineering design, troubleshooting, commissioning, and performance optimization
- Lead and mentor engineering teams across multiple projects
- Coordinate with project management, commercial, and field teams
- Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, and calculations
- Support proposal development and technical bid evaluations
- Interface with OEMs, vendors, and clients for technical alignment
- Ensure compliance with U.S. codes, safety standards, and industry best practices
- Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations
- Support site visits, audits, and performance assessments when required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in gas turbine engineering
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams
- Strong understanding of power generation systems
- Experience working with aeroderivative and/or heavy-duty gas turbines
- Knowledge of balance of plant systems
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to work full-time in Houston, TX
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting EPC or long-term O&M projects
- Experience with OEM platforms (GE, Siemens, etc.)
- PE license (preferred but not required)
- Experience supporting multi-MW utility-scale or industrial plants
Required Skills
Technical leadership
Troubleshooting
Compliance with safety standards
Proposal development
Commissioning
Root cause analysis
Multi-disciplinary team leadership
Engineering design
Field assessments
Technical documentation review
Performance optimization
Client interface