Combustion Component Engineer
Combustion Component Engineer
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09-04-2025
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Combustion Component Engineer
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on faststart dispatchable power our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services project development equipment manufacturing turnkey generation facilities operations and maintenance.
Our Footprint
We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri Texas and Argentina. Our worldclass Missouri headquarters is purposebuilt to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof which includes the only independent LevelIV aeroderivative depot and stringtest facility in the world. Our Houston Texas office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits that include Medical Dental Vision and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee 10 paid holidays paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and qualityoriented problemsolving skills we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Combustion Component Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for the design analysis and optimization of combustion systems in gas turbines. Your work will ensure that the combustion process is efficient stable and meets emissions standards while supporting the overall performance and reliability of the turbine. You will collaborate with a crossfunctional team to drive innovations in combustion technology focusing on improving fuel efficiency reducing emissions and optimizing turbine performance.
Position Responsibilities
- Design and optimize combustion systems for gas turbines including combustors (assembly of dome swirlers cowls and liners) fuel nozzles igniters and flame stabilization systems.
- Work with aerodynamics engineers to ensure proper airflow and fuel distribution within the combustion chamber for optimal performance.
- Evaluate and optimize combustion system components to meet efficiency emissions and durability requirements while operating under varying load conditions.
- Perform analysis (e.g. stress strain fatigue life) to ensure combustion components can withstand operational loads thermal gradients and mechanical stresses.
- Perform detailed analysis and simulations of combustion processes including flame stability combustion efficiency and pollutant formation (NOx CO unburned hydrocarbons).
- Use computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and other modeling tools to analyze combustion behavior and optimize designs.
- Support combustion testing and validation through physical tests including gas turbine rig testing and field data analysis to verify combustion system performance and emission levels.
- Ensure that combustion system designs meet environmental regulations and emission standards (e.g. NOx CO particulate matter).
- Collaborate with environmental engineers and regulatory bodies to develop strategies for reducing emissions while maintaining performance and fuel efficiency.
- Research and implement advanced combustion technologies (e.g. dry low NOx (DLN) combustion systems staged combustion lean premixed combustion) to meet stringent emissions standards.
- Evaluate the effects of different fuels (e.g. natural gas liquid fuels biofuels) on combustion performance and design.
- Work closely with fuel system engineers to ensure the combustion system is compatible with a wide range of fuels including alternative and renewable fuels.
- Study the effects of fuel composition variations on flame characteristics combustion stability and emissions.
- Collaborate with materials and structural engineers to ensure that the combustion system components can withstand high temperatures pressure cycles and thermal gradients.
- Optimize the thermal management of the combustion system to prevent overheating and reduce component wear.
- Work with thermal engineers to ensure proper cooling of combustion components and maintain operational stability.
- Keep up to date with emerging combustion technologies and industry trends to drive innovations in turbine combustion systems.
- Conduct research on advanced combustion techniques to improve fuel efficiency reduce emissions and extend turbine component life.
- Contribute to the development of new designs technologies and methods for combustion optimization in future turbine models.
- Collaborate with aerodynamics performance and mechanical engineers to integrate combustion system designs with other turbine components ensuring overall system optimization.
- Provide support during turbine integration ensuring that the combustion system works seamlessly within the larger turbine architecture.
- Prepare detailed technical reports design specifications analysis results and test documentation.
- Communicate technical findings recommendations and project updates to management and crossfunctional teams.
- Contribute to the preparation of project deliverables including presentations proposals and design documents.
- Identify opportunities to improve the combustion system design materials and processes to enhance turbine performance and reduce operational costs.
- Suggest modifications or improvements to address any performance issues or failures related to the combustion system.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees (Masters or Ph.D. are preferred.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in combustion system design optimization and analysis for gas turbines or other highperformance combustion systems.
- Experience with CFD tools for combustion analysis (e.g. ANSYS or similar).
- Familiarity with combustion technologies including lowemissions combustion premixed and diffusion flame systems and advanced combustor designs.
- Experience in combustion modeling performance analysis and system optimization.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. Creo SolidWorks) for component design and engineering finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g. ANSYS or similar).
- Strong background in thermodynamics fluid dynamics and heat transfer as they apply to combustion systems.
- Experience with fuel flexibility studies emissions control strategies and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with advanced materials used in hightemperature combustion applications.
- Knowledge of combustion testing procedures and equipment including burner rigs and gas turbine test beds.
- Indepth knowledge with drawing GT&D in alignment with manufacture and repair of combustion components.
- Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to address complex combustionrelated challenges.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to present complex technical information to various stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work crossfunctionally with multiple engineering teams.
- Detailoriented with a focus on ensuring the accuracy of design and analysis results.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detailoriented with the ability to balance the need for performance manufacturability repairability and cost.
- Familiarity with ISO standards ASME or aerospacespecific regulations (e.g. AMS ASTM) is highly desirable.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a workauthorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete preemployment drug screen and background check
It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
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