Development & Performance Engineering Manager

NRG Energy, Inc.

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Career Development, Chemical Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Corporate Compliance, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Due Diligence, Electrical Components, Emerging Technology, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Management, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Environmental Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Selection, Finance, Financial Modeling, High Voltage (HV), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Engineering, Performance Management, Performance Modeling, Performance Reviews, Performance Testing, Plant Layout and Design, Power Generation, Power Plant, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Software Design, Technical Support, Technology Analysis, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

30+ days ago

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!

Job Summary:

Works within NRG’s Development, Engineering and Construction department reporting to the Sr. Director – Development Engineering. Supports NRG’s front end project development efforts by generating power plant equipment configurations including development of heat and material balances to predict performance in support of financial modeling, environmental permitting, utility interconnection and general siting efforts. Engages with Major OEMs on equipment performance and technology advancements to maintain NRG’s competitiveness. Remains current on and analyzes emerging technologies and how they may support NRG’s growth goals in the future.

Responsibilities:

+ Leads major equipment selection and performance assessments on large power generation facilities including gas fired simple and combined cycle facilities, wind, solar and battery projects.

+ Interfaces with project developers, finance and environmental teams to optimize plant configurations and performance

+ Supports NRG DE&C Group’s contract negotiations with OEMs and EPC firms by reviewing/setting contract plant performance requirements and penalties

+ Keeps abreast of technology trends such as decarbonization of power generation, evolving storage alternatives, etc. and provides guidance on how these technologies could support NRG’s development goals

+ Interact with and support DE&C project team members on the overall development effort of projects.

+ Interact with consulting A/E firm multi-discipline team to perform the appropriate level of engineering activities to develop investment-grade project estimates for presentation to NRG Sr. Management & Board of Directors for project approval.

+ Support review of upgrades and proposed modifications to existing generation fleet assets and facilities

+ Participate in due diligence of asset and facility purchases by reviewing predicted performance, operating history, upgrades, etc.

+ Supports plant performance testing and reviews and certifies final performance tests of EPC Contractors

+ Has knowledge of and can support high voltage interconnection application activities, including electrical equipment sizing such as transformers & breakers and ensuring equipment characteristics support Transmission Owner technical requirements.

+ Support VP-Engineering, VP-Generation Project Construction, and VP-Environmental Compliance and Plant Improvement Projects in scoping and planning new EPC projects.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

+ 10 years of practical utility scale major projects or related heavy industrial industries experience (> $50M).

+ Valid State Driver’s License

Preferred:

+ Knowledge of power plant equipment and systems, codes and standards, and environmental regulations.

+ Proficiency in Thermoflow, GateCycle and/or Ebsilon heat balance and plant design software.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD.

+ Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals at all organizational levels.

+ Strong analytical skills and detail orientation.

+ Creative problem-solving capabilities and an ability to think outside the box.

+ Ability to manage complex projects across multiple areas of the organization with competing priorities.

Working Conditions:

+ Primarily normal office environment but will include plant and/or construction site environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high/low humidity at project/plant work locations.

+ Requires standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.

+ Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.

+ The job requires operation of a motor vehicle.

+ Requires compliance with the corporate safety program, including wearing personnel protection equipment such as safety glasses, appropriate footwear, clothing, hardhat, earplugs, etc. at plants and project sites. May be required to work around energized and rotating equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.

+ Requires occasional overnight travel from permanent work location. On occasion may require international travel.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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About the Company

NRG Energy, Inc.

In Princeton, NJ—just 20 miles south of Thomas Edison's home—lies the headquarters of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company thatowns and operates one of the country's largest power generation and retail electricity businesses. NRG sells electricity directly to morethan 2 million customers through our retail businesses, Energy Plus, Green Mountain Energy Company, Independence Energy and Reliant,and is capable of generating enough electricity from our power plants to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We are pioneers in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers: whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country, or by building the first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers thelatest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. With renewable energy development, electric vehicle support and smart grid technology, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, businesses and communities build a sustainable future. For more information, visit nrgenergy.com.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Energy and Utilities

FOUNDED

1989

WEBSITE

http://www.nrgenergy.com

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