Senior / Staff Turbomachinery Systems Engineer

The role

You will lead the definition, integration, and execution of the power island for heat-to-power and combined heat and power projects. You will own steam turbine system architecture and make cross-functional trade-off decisions across multiple engineering disciplines.

What you will do

• Lead steam turbine system definition, sizing, and trade studies.
• Influence plant-level decisions related to cycle conditions and heat rejection architecture.
• Drive cross-discipline integration across thermal, mechanical, process, electrical, and controls scope.
• Serve as the technical lead for turbine OEM and EPC engagement.
• Identify and implement AI tools and workflows to improve engineering productivity.
• Support commissioning, performance testing, troubleshooting, and early operations for plant startups.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, chemical, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in steam turbine systems design, architecture, integration, or major energy project execution.
• Proven ability to operate across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluids, and controls.
• Hands-on cycle modeling experience with Thermoflow, STEAM PRO, PEACE, Ebsilon, IPSEpro, or equivalent, including off-design and part-load analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical interfaces with turbine OEMs, EPCs, or major equipment suppliers.
• Strong interest in using AI tools to improve engineering workflows, increase productivity, and strengthen technical decision-making.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with shifting priorities and high technical ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree, such as an MS or PhD, in a related engineering field.
• Experience with concentrated solar power technology, thermal cycles, heat transfer oils, or molten salt systems.
• Experience with high-temperature thermal systems, energy conversion, and power plant operations.
• Experience with industrial process systems, equipment, instrumentation, and controls.
• Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, ChemCAD, HYSYS, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer license.

Benefits

• Equity compensation in the form of stock options
• Premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
• 401K plan with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Industry leading paid-time-off policy featuring flexible and inclusive holiday observance
• Paid volunteer time off

About the company

Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid. Their thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always-on heat and power.