Siemens Energy

Job Title: Principal Fluid Systems Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Fluid Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of industrial gas turbines. Who is ready to tackle the challenge of developing innovative solutions to replace obsolete and outdated auxiliary equipment on industrial gas turbines, ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of our products.

In this critical role, you will engage in a variety of tasks that include design, coordination, and problem-solving activities. As a vital member of the Service business, you will work in close collaboration with a diverse team of experts, including mechanical design, controls, and electrical engineers, to deliver exceptional results that align with our vision of building a smarter world for tomorrow.

We seek an individual with the expertise to not only meet the demands of today but to also anticipate and create the technologies of the future. If you have the drive and the skills to contribute to our mission of re-imagining the world, we invite you to join us as a Principal Fluid Systems Engineer and help us make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

How You'll Make an Impact

• System Upgrades: Apply the latest systems and technologies in relation to the gas turbine package auxiliary equipment to enhance the performance and reliability of our products.
• Provide a technical interface with internal departments, regional divisions, customers and suppliers, ensuring that the project upgrades are implemented within allocated budgets and timescales.
• Standardising and documenting solutions which can be applied in a consistent manner.
• Obsolescence Management: Identify and source replacements for individual components and/or systems to maintain the functionality of our equipment.
• Product Improvement: Propose and implement package upgrades aimed at preventing future issues, enhancing the overall product lifecycle.
• Fault Resolution: Address and rectify issues in the field by analysing fault reports and implementing corrective actions.

Typical Outputs:

• Create and maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD software.
• Generate purchase specifications for equipment and components, including part creation and lifecycle management within Siemens PLM.
• Produce engineering documents such as design calculations, technical reports, risk assessments, performance graphs, and datasheets as the task demands.
• Technical recommendations into sales tenders to support future upgrades.

What You Bring

• Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, accredited by the Engineering Council is required.
• Several years of proven experience in a Fluid Systems or equivalent role within an associated or similar industry. Preferred candidates will have experience with Gas/Steam Turbine and/or Gas Compression auxiliary packaged systems.
• Experience with specifying fluid system components and technologies, such as pumps, valves, piping, control gear, actuators, and instrumentation, with ability to evaluate parts and processes for cost, efficiency, and reliability improvements.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations applicable to fluid systems design and safety in relation to auxiliary packaged systems. (e.g. ISO21789, SIL, PED, ATEX).
• Knowledge of COMOS would be advantageous.

Skills: 

• A fundamental understanding of fluid mechanics with practical experience in its application, with the ability to understand, interpret, and produce detailed engineering documentation.
• Exceptional communication and coordination abilities are essential. Experience in SAP and MS Office Suite is required. The candidate must be capable of liaising with team members, other disciplines, suppliers, and customers effectively. The role demands the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver them within set timescales. The candidate will oversee and review the work of other team members, providing guidance and instruction as needed with the ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and lead complex tasks.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to think clearly and solve problems effectively with attention to detail are critical.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with capability to troubleshoot complex engineering challenges independently.

Personal Growth: Working in a specialist role, you will have opportunities for excellent training and development opportunities as well as a chance to work on the latest technology in the sector as we work towards a more sustainable future.

Additional Requirements:

• While the position is primarily office-based, with hybrid working options available plus occasional requirement for international travel for both customer and vendor meetings along with site surveys.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and also function effectively as an individual contributor in a hybrid work environment.

About the Team

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our distributed team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

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