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Lead Thermal Performance Engineer

Kiewit • United States
Remote
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Lead Thermal Performance Engineer responsible for power plant heat balance modeling, cycle design, and performance testing support. Develop and assess thermal performance using specialized software, coordinate with vendors, and assist with emission and startup guarantees. Requires 2-10+ years of power plant performance analysis experience and strong thermodynamic expertise.

Key Highlights
Power plant heat balance modeling and cycle design
Performance test correction curve development
Ebsilon software proficiency
2-10+ years power plant performance analysis experience
Key Responsibilities
Develop power plant heat balances to support proposal efforts, plant guarantees, risk and liability calculations, and detailed design efforts
Prepare and assess Plant Thermal Performance development and design using plant thermal performance modeling and estimating software tools
Coordinate with equipment vendors for thermal sizing and performance evaluations
Assist with development of thermal performance test procedures based on project requirements
Support execution of performance tests in the field
Assist calculations to determine plant emission guarantees and plant start-up times guarantees
Assist combined cycle power plant startup curve preparations
Perform non-compressible and compressible fluid flow calculations including pressure drop, choked flow, and bypass valve sizing

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Technical Skills Required
Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics Microsoft Excel
Benefits & Perks
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off

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Nice to Have
Experience in development of XLL add-ins
Familiarity with distributed control systems
Experience with Ebsilon/GateCycle/Thermoflex or similar in-house software

Job Description

181780 Mid Level Kiewit Power Engineering Design Engineering Power Full TimeOur Kiewit Engineering Group is seeking a Lead Thermal Performance Engineer who has experience in Power Plant Performance analysis. This individual will model cycles and assist design of cycles along with testing assistance of the cycle in the form of creating correction curve and supporting calculations reviews, collect data, calculate test results, and communicate results with various teams involved. Occasional travel will be required from project sites to the main office for accurate testing.
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Job Overview
Posted Aug 08, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Mid-Senior level
Location United States
Category Product Management
Company Kiewit
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