Mechanical Design Engineer IV

Gas Turbine Hot Gas Path (HGP) Design Engineer Remote | Engineering Services & Fleet Support | U.S. Persons Only Are you an experienced Gas Turbine Design Engineer with a passion for advanced analysis, problem-solving, and fleet reliability
• We are seeking a Hot Gas Path (HGP) Design Engineer to join a highly skilled Fleet Engineering team supporting a global gas turbine fleet. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in structural analysis, component lifing, and root cause investigations while collaborating with engineering professionals across the world.

In this role, you will serve as a technical expert responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and availability of critical turbine components through advanced engineering analysis and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Advanced Structural Analysis

• Develop and execute high-fidelity Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for gas turbine hardware.
• Evaluate components under complex thermal and mechanical loading conditions.
• Assess component performance and identify potential design improvements.

Component Life Assessment

• Perform lifing analyses including:
  • Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF)
  • High Cycle Fatigue (HCF)
  • Creep
  • Oxidation
  • Fracture Mechanics
• Support component reliability and long-term fleet health initiatives.

Dynamic Analysis & Evaluation

• Conduct structural, modal, and forced response analyses.
• Develop and interpret Campbell Diagrams.
• Evaluate dynamic behavior and vibration characteristics of turbine components.

Root Cause Analysis & Technical Support

• Provide rapid technical support for Engineering Requests (ERs) from field and service teams.
• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify failure mechanisms.
• Develop and implement sustainable corrective actions and long-term solutions.

Technical Communication

• Present analytical findings and engineering recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Support design reviews through clear, concise, and data-driven presentations.
• Collaborate effectively with global engineering teams working across multiple time zones.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering design experience .
• Minimum of 6 years of Classic ANSYS/Mechanical FEA experience .
• Minimum of 3 years of Siemens NX (CAD) experience .
• Strong understanding of:
  • Structural analysis
  • Fatigue and life assessments
  • Turbomachinery component design
  • Engineering drawing interpretation
  • GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience working with PLM or Teamcenter configuration management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, globally distributed engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting gas turbine fleet, service, or aftermarket engineering organizations.
• Prior experience leading or supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
• Experience supporting urgent field issues and engineering service requests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, services, and operations teams.

Eligibility Requirements This position requires access to export-controlled information.

Candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person , including:

• U.S. Citizens
• U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders)
• Other protected individuals as defined by applicable U.S. regulations

Proof of status will be required prior to employment.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.