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Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will ...
Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will ...
Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will ...
Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will ...
Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will ...
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Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will ...
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Real-Time Rendering Systems Engineer - 27911 with Security Clearance
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Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will ...
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Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in filling the position of Diesel Generator Engineer at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Steam ...
Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in filling the position of Diesel Generator Engineer at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Steam ...
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What is a Generator Engineer job?
A Generator Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical generators and power systems. They work with diesel, gas, or renewable energy-powered generators to ensure reliable backup or primary power supply. Their duties include diagnosing faults, performing routine servicing, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry regulations. Generator Engineers may work in various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and construction, where uninterrupted power is critical.
What are some typical challenges a Generator Engineer may face in their day-to-day work?
Generator Engineers often encounter challenges such as diagnosing complex electrical or mechanical failures, working in confined or remote locations, and responding to urgent calls during power outages. The role may require troubleshooting under pressure and adapting to evolving technologies in generator design and control systems. Tight project deadlines and the need to coordinate with electricians, project managers, and clients can also add complexity to the job. Successfully navigating these challenges relies on strong technical expertise and effective teamwork, which makes the work both demanding and rewarding.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Generator Engineer position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Generator Engineer, you need a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related discipline. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, generator control systems, and industry-recognized certifications such as EPA or OEM training is usually required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help engineers succeed in troubleshooting and collaborating with various teams. These qualifications are vital for ensuring reliable generator performance, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safety standards on-site.

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Job description
Talen Energy is seeking an experienced Engineer with working knowledge in Rotating Equipment - specifically Turbines and Generators for their fossil generation central engineering group. Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will be spent in the Baltimore area for the outages in the Fall of 2026 and/or Spring of 2027. After the outages are complete, the support role will shift to become a fleet-wide support engineer alongside the current rotating equipment engineers.
The position will support fleet-wide engineering initiatives for the Talen Energy fossil fleet and would serve as a subject matter expert on Turbines and Generators for multiple Northeast / Mid-Atlantic Talen Energy power plants. Specific assignments may include monitoring and assessing the condition of critical plant equipment tracking failures, performing root cause failure analysis, conducting field inspections, recommending repair or replacement approaches for equipment issues to the plants, developing short-term and long-term risk mitigation strategies, providing input into developing scoping and estimating plans for projects, preparing technical specifications, and providing technical guidance as requested to plant engineering, Contractors, and plant maintenance staff during outage and non-outage work.
How You'll Power the Future
At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you'll do more than contribute you'll drive meaningful change by:
Provide technical support and guidance to the fossil plants on Turbines and Generators to identify, analyze, and resolve equipment and system problems
Interface with management teams, project teams, and other disciplines within the engineering group to solve complex tasks.
Support the plants with planning and implementation of maintenance outages.
Focus on maintaining or improving equipment condition and performance, being cognizant of available techniques and practices. Identify and assist in resolution of emergent equipment issues.
Coordinate with vendors as applicable, for related products and services.
Prepare and maintain necessary technical documentation and operating and performance history records.
Assist plant maintenance and operations with troubleshooting activities during planned or forced outage events
Assist in the work on smaller engineering projects or well-defined areas of larger projects.
Use existing procedures to investigate, evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.
Build relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively.
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems, and engineering studies.
Assist in a variety of topics including developing innovative procedures, improved design recommendations or new or better equipment purchase recommendations.
What You Have
Basic Qualifications
Senior Engineer
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or other related science discipline from a college or university accredited by ABET, or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.
Minimum 5 years' related engineering experience.
Principal Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, engineering technology, or other related science discipline from a college or university accredited by ABET, or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.
Minimum 10 years' experience, with recognized expertise in power plant engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in working with large rotating equipment (specifically turbines and generators).
Experience in working with steam turbines and combustion turbines.
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication monitoring.
Professional Engineer registration in Pennsylvania (for principal engineer position)
Why Talen Energy?
Power the Future
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.
Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy's 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
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Allentown, PA, US
Year founded
2000