Project Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support technical development of natural gas power plant projects including engines, simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and cogeneration facilities
• Conduct feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and technology selection
• Develop conceptual designs, site layouts, and equipment specifications
• Prepare capital cost estimates, O&M cost assumptions, and performance models
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering consultants, and permitting agencies
• Support preparation of permit applications for air, water, land use, and FERC/ISO filings
• Analyze plant performance, fuel supply options, and grid integration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering
• 3–7+ years of experience in power generation, natural gas turbines, EPC, or energy project development
• Familiarity with gas turbine technologies (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Understanding of thermodynamics, heat balance modeling, and plant performance analysis
• Knowledge of environmental permitting processes and grid interconnection requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with combined-cycle or simple-cycle gas turbine projects
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as GT Pro, GT Master, or AutoCAD

About the Company

Hanwha Energy USA is part of the Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 300 company. They are a comprehensive energy solutions provider specializing in utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, and retail electricity.