Quality Engineer / SME Gas Turbines (USA)

RINA is looking for a Quality Engineer / SME Gas Turbines (Power Generation Projects)

Work Location: Houston + travel to project sites

Period: ASAP up to Mid 2027 ( 12 + months)

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer will serve as a key member of the Project Quality Team for a large-scale power generation project supporting a data center in West Texas. The role focuses on engineering quality management, project quality planning, design assurance, contractor capability evaluation, and readiness verification across all phases of engineering and construction.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in power plant engineering (combined cycle, simple cycle, gas turbines, electrical distribution, and balance-of-plant systems) and will function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Gas Turbines—supporting design reviews, OEM coordination, readiness assessments, and quality oversight for all turbine‑related engineering scopes.

The candidate must demonstrate proven competence in developing and implementing Quality Plans, reviewing engineering deliverables, evaluating EPC contractors, and executing engineering quality audits.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Engineering Management for large‑scale power plant projects (CCGT, simple cycle, gas turbines, substations, BESS, etc.).
• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise in Gas Turbines, including design, operation, major components, auxiliary systems, and controls.
• Strong understanding of ASME, API, IEEE, NEC/NFPA, ISO, NEMA, and other standards.
• Significant experience reviewing engineering designs and performing design assurance and readiness validation.
• Experience developing Quality Plans, ITPs, engineering surveillance plans, design review procedures, and contractor capability evaluations.
• Ability to conduct structured engineering quality audits and lead issue resolution.
• Excellent communication skills across Owner–OEM–EPC interfaces.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with GE, Solar Turbines, Siemens or other major OEM engineering documentation and quality processes.
• Background in both Owner‑side and EPC or OEM engineering quality workflows.
• Familiarity with data centers, high‑availability power design, and grid‑interconnected systems.

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