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Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.\nFluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!\nJob Description\nThe Principal Process Engineer - Power Projects provides process and thermal-cycle engineering leadership for gas-turbine-based simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and cogeneration projects, proposals, and studies. The role combines subject-matter expertise, project execution leadership, and business development support. The successful candidate will develop and optimize competitive plant configurations, lead process engineering execution, advise clients and project teams, and help shape practical, lean execution strategies for power projects from early development through commissioning. The position is primarily office-based, with periodic travel to client offices, supplier facilities, and/or project sites.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead process engineering for power-project studies, feasibility work, configuration studies, FEED, proposals, and EPC execution.\nDevelop and recommend cost-effective plant configurations for simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and cogeneration facilities, including gas turbine, HRSG, steam turbine, condenser, cooling, fuel gas, water/steam, and related balance-of-plant systems.\nDevelop and optimize thermal-cycle models and plant performance using Thermoflow GTPRO/GTMASTER or equivalent tools; interpret model outputs and communicate design trade-offs clearly.\nLead the preparation and review of heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, utility summaries, equipment and line design criteria, process datasheets, control philosophies, operating narratives, and performance calculations.\nEstablish process design bases, margins, guarantees, and interfaces; support performance testing requirements and application of relevant performance test codes.\nProvide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate closely with mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil/structural, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.\nPlan process-engineering work, develop estimates and schedules, forecast staffing, assign and check work, monitor progress, and deliver within scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.\nReview supplier proposals and technical data; support major-equipment selection, technical bid evaluations, vendor alignment, and flow-down of performance and schedule requirements.\nIdentify technical and execution risks and develop practical mitigation strategies, including those associated with performance guarantees, schedule guarantees, and major equipment interfaces.\nSupport commissioning, start-up, performance testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of field issues, as required.\nServe as a power-process subject-matter expert, provide technical guidance and quality oversight, and mentor less-experienced engineers.\nSupport business development and proposal preparation by developing technical approaches, execution strategies, estimates, schedules, and proposal narratives.\nParticipate in client presentations and technical discussions, provide high-value advice during project development, and build trusted relationships with clients, licensors, suppliers, and partners.\nPromote fit-for-purpose, lean work processes appropriate to the power market while maintaining applicable quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements.\nBasic Job Requirements\nAccredited bachelor’s degree, or global equivalent, in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.\nMinimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience, including substantial experience with gas-turbine-based power projects.\nDemonstrated experience leading process engineering for simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and/or cogeneration projects through study, FEED, proposal, or EPC phases.\nStrong knowledge of power-plant thermal cycles and the integration of gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, condensers, cooling systems, fuel systems, and associated balance-of-plant systems.\nHands-on capability in power-cycle configuration, modelling, and optimization using Thermoflow software or equivalent.\nAbility to lead technical work, resolve complex problems, make sound independent recommendations, and manage multiple priorities within demanding project schedules.\nEffective written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively with clients, suppliers, contractors, management, and multidisciplinary project teams.\nWorking knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.\nOther Job Requirements\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional Engineer registration, or eligibility for registration, in Canadian provinces.\nExperience with major gas turbine OEM suppliers and familiarity with current gas turbine classes and product offerings.\nExperience with industrial steam hosts and integration of cogeneration facilities with refinery, petrochemical, mining, or other industrial processes.\nField experience in construction, commissioning, start-up, operations, and/or performance testing.\nExperience supporting competitive lump-sum EPC proposals and understanding of power-market contracting strategies, commercial terms, and execution risks.\nExperience with emissions-control systems, grid and electrical-study interfaces, water treatment, air-cooled or water-cooled condensing systems, and decarbonization options applicable to power generation.\nPrevious experience as a Process Lead, Area Lead, Engineering Manager, or comparable technical leadership role.\nFluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.\nAt Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.\nCompressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.\nSalary is based upon experience.\nThe market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.\nFluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.\nNotice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.\nWhile only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? 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