Design Engineer- Hot Gas Path Analysis

Job Description

Job DescriptionCLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.LOCATIONGreenville, South Carolina 29615-4614COMPENSATION $53 - $60 per hour, full benefits offeredSCHEDULERemote, Working EST Hours – Standard business hours
CONTRACT TERM1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee.ONBOARDINGStandard 5-panel drug screen requiredPOSITION OVERVIEW – As a Hot Gas Path (HGP) Design Engineer within our Fleet Engineering team, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and availability of our global gas turbine fleet. You will serve as a technical expert responsible for the integrity of turbine components through advanced analytical methods and rapid, data-driven decision-making.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advanced Structural Analysis: Develop and execute high-fidelity finite element models (FEM) to evaluate GT hardware under complex thermal and mechanical boundary conditions.
• Life Predictions: Perform lifing analyses, including Low/High Cycle Fatigue (LCF/HCF), creep, oxidation, and fracture mechanics to ensure component reliability.
• Dynamic Evaluation: Conduct structural, modal, and forced response analyses; effectively interpret results to create Campbell diagrams and characterize dynamic behavior.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Technical Support: Provide decisive technical support for urgent engineering requests (ER) from field teams. Support RCA investigations to identify failure mechanisms and implement robust, long-term solutions.
• Technical Communication: Synthesize complex analytical findings into clear, actionable presentations for Design Reviews and internal stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Required: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline
• Desired: Masters of Science in Engineering
• Must be a U.S. person that can view export-controlled material
• At least 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Prior experience supporting or leading root cause analyses (RCA) is desirable
• Classic Ansys/mechanical (FEA) design experience (4+ years)
• NX (CAD) experience (4+ years)
• Knowledge of GD&T standards, and how to interpret engineering drawings, perform stackups, etc.
• Experience using PLM or Teamcenter configuration management tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with global teams and in a Services environment