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Hanwha Ocean · 12 hours ago

Head of Engineering

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Hanwha Ocean is transforming from a traditional shipbuilder to a comprehensive EPCI solutions provider, focusing on energy and infrastructure projects. They are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts for large-scale power plant projects, ensuring high-quality delivery through all phases from development to execution.

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Responsibilities

Build and train engineering capabilities in the Houston office using a combination of expats and domestic resources

Lead and oversee conceptual engineering and feasibility studies for new power plant projects, as well as repowering and conversion opportunities across gas turbines (aeroderivative and large frame), combined cycle, cogeneration, and onshore/offshore wind technologies

Develop detailed cost estimates, implementation plans, and resource assessments aligned with project goals and business strategies, ensuring strategic execution from the outset

Evaluate and recommend technology integration options for advanced gas turbines and balance-of-plant equipment, optimizing system performance and cost efficiency

Provide support for licensing and permitting processes, including the preparation of technical documentation and collaboration with environmental and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance

Analyze and design heat rejection systems (circulating water, condensers, cooling towers) for optimal configuration based on cost, performance, and space constraints

Conduct constructability assessments to identify opportunities to minimize capital expenditures and lifecycle O&M costs through innovative engineering solutions

Manage and review the design of site infrastructure, including grading, drainage, access roads, and underground utilities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and operational requirements

Oversee the architectural and structural design of power plant buildings, ensuring compliance with life safety codes and operational requirements, and industry-specific standards

Lead engineering efforts for plant HVAC systems, ensuring ventilation and air conditioning design for control rooms, electrical buildings, turbine halls, and other critical areas

Direct the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment systems, including raw water intake, process water, and effluent handling, for thermal and renewable energy systems

Supervise and review pipe stress analysis, particularly for high-temperature and high-pressure piping systems to ensure operational efficiency and safety

Conduct and manage fire protection system design, ensuring full life safety and code compliance across the project

Lead or review water hammer analysis, particularly for heat rejection systems, ensuring efficient system design

Develop and review technical specifications for major equipment (turbines, boilers, HRSGs, pumps, valves, etc.), and support technical bid evaluations and supplier selection for critical project components

Lead and coordinate internal and external engineering teams through the development and basic engineering phases of multiple concurrent power plant projects

Interface with project managers, procurement teams, permitting teams, and construction leads to ensure engineering deliverables are integrated and aligned with overall project execution plans

Establish engineering processes, tools, and quality standards to ensure timely and accurate delivery of engineering documentation, meeting project deadlines and performance targets

Serve as the primary technical authority for engineering development, ensuring design compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and best practices across thermal and renewable energy projects

Qualification

Power generation engineeringGas turbine technologiesLeadership in engineeringEngineering software proficiencyPermittingComplianceClear communicationProblem-solvingDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline required)

15+ years of engineering experience in power generation, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams for large-scale projects

Direct experience with gas turbine-based power plants, including SCGT, CCGT, cogeneration, and onshore/offshore wind technologies

Deep understanding of development-phase engineering, including permitting, technology evaluation, and feasibility studies, with a proven ability to drive early-stage project success

Expertise in basic design of power plant systems and infrastructure, including familiarity with major engineering software tools (e.g., CAESAR II for pipe stress, AutoPIPE, AutoCAD, HYSYS, or equivalent)

Familiarity with industry codes and standards, including ASME, NFPA, API, IEC, and other relevant regulations for both thermal and renewable energy projects

Clear and confident communication, including technical reporting

Proactive problem-solving and decision-making in complex environments

Detail-oriented while maintaining a system-level perspective

Preferred

Master's degree

Previous experience partnering with international project teams is highly desired

Company

Hanwha Ocean

Global Ocean Solution Provider Hanwha Ocean Hanwha Ocean provides sustainable global ocean solutions, backed by over 40 years of accumulated expertise in world-class shipbuilding, offshore plant engineering, and unrivaled defense technologies.

Founded in 2000

Gyeongsan, Kyongsang-bukto, KOR

10001+ employees