Combustion engineer job description

The successful candidate's research will involve synergetic collaborations with a multidisciplinary team involving engine modelers and experimentalists, and computational scientists to enhance the predictive capability of engine modeling codes.

Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of fuel injection, ignition, and combustion processes for combustion engines using High-Performance Computing. Evaluate the impact of fuel properties and kinetics on combustion. Analyze advanced mixing and combustion methods for engines. Develop sub-models that improve CFD predictions and implement those models into commercial CFD codes. Use Machine Learning tools to gain further insights into complex datasets that are generated.
**Position Requirements**

+ Candidates must have a Ph.D. in mechanical/aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.

+ Knowledge of multi-dimensional code development (in C++/C/Fortran) for turbulent combustion modeling, internal combustion engine theory and operation, and parallel scientific computing is required.

+ Knowledge of large scientific code management and optimization is desirable.

+ Collaborative skills, including the ability to work well with other divisions, laboratories, and universities.

+ Skilled in oral and written communications at all levels of the organization.

+ A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

What will put you ahead:

+ Experience in modeling non-reacting and reacting flows using CFD codes used by industry (e.g., CONVERGE).

+ Experience in gaseous fuels and liquid sprays injection modeling.

+ Experience in geometry optimization with computer-aided design software.

**Job Family**

Postdoctoral Family

**Job Profile**

Postdoctoral Appointee

**Worker Type**

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

**Time Type**

Full time

_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._

_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._

_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._

_Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination._

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Looking for motivated candidate to join Combustor Aero/Thermal/Fluids group. The group is responsible for all aspects of combustor/diffuser case aerodynamic design for both commercial and military product offerings.
Key Responsibilities:

+ Design flow path, fuel injection, combustor, and cooling architecture to meet program requirements.

+ CFD analysis of combustor/diffuser aerodynamics.

+ Thermal analysis of combustor/diffuser hardware.

+ Development & validation test execution.

+ Prepare and present summary of technical analysis.

+ Interfacing with other disciplines including design, structures, operability, durability.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2+ years' of prior relevant experience.

+ US Citizenship required due to government contracts.

+ 10-15% travel.

+ Fluent in English (verbal/written).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Advanced Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years' prior relevant experience.

+ Under some direction, designs, analyzes, and validates combustor aerodynamics and thermals to meet program requirements.

+ Contributes to the development of new/improved processes, procedures, and engineering standard work.

+ Ability to communicate results clearly and succinctly, as well as seamlessly interface across multiple disciplines.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Title: Combustion Turbine Engineer III

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City:Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Position Concept:

The Combustion Turbine Engineer directs the development of a standardized fleet Maintenance Strategies for all combustion turbine assets and associated mechanical system assets (rotating equipment, heat exchangers, material transfer/conveying/piping, cooling systems, etc.).

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Establish a continuous collaborative reliability management process for mechanical systems which involves the development of mechanical system Asset Criticality, failure mechanism Monitoring Plan, Health Indicators/Policy, Asset Risk Dashboard and Recommendation Management

+ Develop and facilitate coordinated implementation of a fleetwide predictive monitoring program which supports our Asset Class Monitoring plans. Drive the continuous improvement and optimization in the effectiveness and cost of the monitoring plans thru replacement of time-based maintenance with predictive maintenance and the use innovative monitoring technologies

+ Facilitates the development and management of Recommendations for improvement of mechanical asset Maintenance Strategy, e.g. capital projects, outages, operational limitations, monitoring and analysis of asset condition (non-destructive and other inspection and sampling) and prioritize work planning and scheduling

+ Ensure the documentation and management of combustion turbine system data including management of design documents, computer models, equipment inventories, equipment monitoring, inspection and maintenance data and other data associated with mechanical system Maintenance Strategy.

+ Collaboratively develop, maintain and audit standards, Quality Processes, and procedures associated with combustion turbine assets and associated mechanical system assets.

+ Development and communication of a statement of health and risk for equipment and associated Recommendations supporting the continuous collaborative reliability management process for mechanical systems

+ Facilitate root cause analysis, tracking of reliability metrics for mechanical system assets, management of change including the evaluation of changes to mechanical systems, benchmarking and the tracking of functional performance and condition of mechanical systems.

+ Facilitate the development, implementation and use of operational and information systems to support the mechanical system reliability process.

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college program

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Mechanical or mechanical related engineering degree, Florida Professional Engineer's License

Related Experience

Required: Minimum of 8 years of work experience in mechanical system design, implementation, operation, and maintenance.

Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of work experience with combustion and steam turbine operation and maintenance

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities(KSA)

Required: Working knowledge of mechanical system design, operation, and maintenance. This position requires a strong understanding of power generation principals, work practices and associated materials. In addition, this position requires the ability to organize, lead and resolve technical and process problems. The ability to effectively lead and motivate individuals to meet organization goals and personal development needs is required. Good project management skills, time management skills and communication skills are required.

Preferred: Working knowledge of reliability centered maintenance practices, continuous improvement practices

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to work in a powerplant and energy delivery environments for extended periods of time. Must be able to work irregular hours, overtime, and possible holidays.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

+ Champions Safety, Health, and the Environment

+ Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

+ Drives Business Excellence for Customers

+ Builds Collaborative Relationships

+ Develops People and Teams

+ Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

+ Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

#LI-SAC

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.