Job Description

The Lead Engineer1 – Mechanical, Boiler Firing Systems, is responsible for executing engineering activities that contribute to the design, development, and technical improvement of products, solutions, and systems for utility boiler firing applications. This role supports the engineering lifecycle from inquiry/tender through execution for greenfield, retrofit, renovation and modernization, and fuel conversion projects. The position requires technical expertise in boiler firing system engineering for subcritical and supercritical two-pass / tower-type boilers, including tangential coal- and gas-fired windbox systems, circular low NOx burners, and associated fuel piping systems for coal, oil, and gas service. Should be able to perform the Reverse Engineering activities at various sites. Should have the capability to develop new product as well as improvement in existing products.

This role operates with a degree of autonomy within established engineering practices, business policies, and operating procedures. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound technical judgment, support operational execution within the discipline, and adapt procedures and work practices as needed to ensure deliverables meet required standards for quality, timeliness, and productivity.

Job Profile

• Contributes to the design and development of products, solutions, and systems within the Boiler Firing Systems engineering discipline.
• Supports activities related to technical enhancement and continuous improvement of existing products and components.
• Responsible for planning and execution of assigned engineering activities and supporting departmental operational deliverables within a defined technical scope.
• Executes professional engineering work with some autonomy, while operating within established policies, technical standards, and review mechanisms for end results.
• Permitted to recommend and implement modifications to procedures and work practices, provided outputs meet required standards of quality, delivery, and functional performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned engineering work in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable codes and standards, and GE Vernova business processes.
• Support end-to-end engineering execution from inquiry/tendering through project delivery for greenfield, retrofit, fuel conversion, upgrade, and R&M projects.
• Develop mechanical design solutions for tilting tangential-fired windbox assemblies, circular low NOx burner systems, and associated firing system components.
• Perform complete routing and detailing of coal, oil, gas, atomizing air, scanner air, and seal air piping systems, including preparation of arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, support drawings, and piping isometrics.
• Generate and maintain 3D models and detailed engineering documentation for boiler firing system components used in coal-fired two-pass and tower-type boilers.
• Prepare technical specifications and engineering deliverables for firing system equipment and related auxiliaries.
• Perform design calculations for firing system equipment and piping in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA and ASME B31.1
• Provide technical support to proposal, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, site, and commissioning teams to ensure successful execution of ITO and OTR activities.
• Support offer reviews, vendor technical evaluations, vendor coordination, and fabrication follow-up for assigned components and systems.
• Visit project sites as required to collect field data, support reverse engineering activities, assess equipment condition, and resolve technical and operational issues related to firing systems.
• Contribute to development of new products, design standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives for existing components and engineering processes.
• Interface effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure technical alignment, timely closure of actions, and successful project execution.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, erection, commissioning, and field troubleshooting, as required.

• Knowledge on fabrication, Erection & commissioning of firing system components is a must.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college or Diploma in Mechanical engineering
• Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience in boiler firing systems, combustion systems, or related thermal power plant equipment.
• Experience in firing system engineering for tangential coal- and/or gas-fired windbox systems, circular low NOx burners, and fuel piping systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Working knowledge of engineering codes and standards applicable to boiler firing systems and piping design.
• Knowledge of NFPA requirements and ASME B31.1 piping code.
• Familiarity with fabrication, erection, and commissioning aspects of firing system components.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PDMS / E3D, CATIA, Inventor, and/or Caesar II.
• Experience in retrofit, renovation and modernization, fuel switch, or upgrade projects for utility boilers.
• Exposure to reverse engineering and field-engineering support activities.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical aptitude and solid mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability and ability to identify practical engineering solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functions and with global stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against committed timelines.
• Learning agility and willingness to work across different technical scopes within the engineering function.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.
• Ability to influence outcomes within defined scope and contribute to initiatives of moderate complexity.
• Flexibility to work on different areas.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Work Scope / Operating Framework

This role is focused on execution of professional engineering activities within a defined technical discipline. The incumbent works with some autonomy and is guided by established engineering policies, standard work, and review of final deliverables. The role allows for adaptation and modification of procedures and practices where appropriate, provided that the resulting output meets business expectations for safety, compliance, quality, cost, and schedule.

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