About this role
Job title: Turbine Installation Field Engineer
Experience Level Professional / Experienced A Snapshot of Your Day As a Turbine Installation Field Engineer, your day is focused on leading the on-site mechanical erection and centerline alignment of new steam turbines that support unit growth across North America. You independently manage complex technical execution, solve challenging issues involving large rotating equipment, and coordinate closely with field crews and contractors. Throughout all activities, you ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and engineering standards to deliver efficient, high-quality turbine installations.
How You’ll Make an Impact Lead the complete on-site mechanical erection and centerline alignment of large-scale steam turbines, ensuring precision, performance, and long-term reliability. Serve as the primary on-site technical authority during installation, commissioning, and start-up, resolving complex mechanical challenges to keep projects on schedule. Install and integrate critical auxiliary systems—including lubrication, hydraulic, and control systems—to ensure seamless turbine operation. Coordinate closely with project managers, customers, and contractors to drive efficient execution while managing site logistics, resources, and tooling. Uphold the highest standards of safety and quality by enforcing site regulations, conducting inspections, and addressing non-conformances. Document installation progress, quality metrics, and technical issues with accuracy and clarity to support successful project closeout. Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians, strengthening field capability and reinforcing best practices in turbine erection.
What you Bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent years of technical experience. 5–8 years of hands-on field service experience installing, erecting, or commissioning large rotating equipment such as steam or gas turbines. Strong mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, including commissioning processes, test equipment, and the engineering design process. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently in demanding field environments. A disciplined approach to quality, with solid experience in quality assurance, quality control, and analytical problem solving. Effective workflow and project execution skills to manage priorities in dynamic on-site conditions. Strong interpersonal, customer-facing, and influencing skills to collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams. Willing to travel 80% domestically and internationally. Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodati