Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer | Gas Power & Nuclear Development Houston, TX or Washington, D.C. (hybrid, 3 days in office) Nuclear is being built differently, and we're recruiting for a well-funded, fast-growing developer that's doing it. Their plants pair gas generation with nuclear, so customers get power from day one and switch to nuclear as it comes online. They're building the gas side first, and they need a senior engineer to own it. The role You'll be the technical authority for the gas generation bridge, working in the owner's engineering team. That means setting the technical basis, leading FEED and design reviews, and approving deliverables from EPCs, OEMs and consultants. You'll also run equipment evaluations, support construction through to commissioning and startup, and translate technical decisions into schedule, cost and risk for the business. It's hands-on leadership, not a desk role. What you'll bring 12+ years in simple-cycle or combined-cycle gas power generation Full-lifecycle project experience, from FEED through to startup and handover Strong grounding in combustion turbines, heat recovery, balance of plant and rotating equipment Plant performance modelling (THERMOFLEX, GateCycle, GT PRO or similar) A track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing EPCs and OEMs A degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (or similar) Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship PE license Startup, first-of-a-kind or emerging tech experience (SMRs, nuclear BOP, hydrogen, carbon capture) Why it's worth a conversation Real ownership: you'll be shaping standards and decisions, not inheriting them A team that's growing quickly and values people comfortable with ambiguity A mission with genuine impact: making new energy faster to build and easier to finance #J-18808-Ljbffr