Lead Process Design Engineer (Power Generation - Simple Cycle / EPC)
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Johnson Service Group
Birmingham, AL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Lead Process Design Engineer - Power Generation (400 MW Simple Cycle / EPC) Excellent pay, mobilization, and per diem offered. We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer to support the design and execution of 400 MW-class simple-cycle power generation projects within an EPC environment. This role is responsible for defining plant performance, developing process systems, and ensuring seamless integration with mechanical, civil/structural, and electrical disciplines. This position combines detailed engineering design with construction and commissioning support to ensure systems are efficient, reliable, and field-proven. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and own process design basis and system philosophy
- Create and review PFDs, P&IDs, and heat & mass balances
- Define equipment sizing and specifications (pumps, valves, heat exchangers, fuel systems)
- Perform process calculations (efficiency, heat rate, flow rates, pressures, temperatures)
- Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural disciplines
- Support HAZOPs, design reviews, and safety evaluations
- Provide construction and commissioning support including troubleshooting and startup tuning Required Experience
- Bachelor's in Engineering
- 8+ years in process engineering within power generation or heavy industrial EPC environments
- Strong understanding of gas turbine systems and balance of plant (BOP)
- Experience in EPC or design-build project execution
- Hands-on involvement in detailed design and field support/commissioning
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards and practices Leadership & Practical Judgment
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and designers
- Strong systems thinking and cross-discipline awareness
- Makes sound engineering decisions under pressure
- Balances performance, reliability, cost, and schedule
- Communicates effectively with both technical teams and field crews Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience with large-scale turbine or industrial process systems
- Comfortable owning full process scope from design through startup
- Field experience with an understanding of real-world execution
- Thrives in fast-paced EPC environments JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.
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