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Wärtsilä

Customer Support Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Customer Support Engineer Location: New Albany, Ohio Work model: On-site, Monday through Friday ... power plant, including operations, maintenance, reliability, performance, safety, spare parts ...

NAES Corporation

Sr Field Engineer

Spring, TX

$167K - $193K/yr

... power plant clients in most of the following areas: Plant reliability, maintenance engineering, outage management, design engineering, thermal performance modeling, and operations & maintenance ...

NAES Corporation

Sr Field Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

$167K - $193K/yr

... power plant clients in most of the following areas: Plant reliability, maintenance engineering, outage management, design engineering, thermal performance modeling, and operations & maintenance ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for power plant performance engineer in Texas is $33.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.63 and $33.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a power plant performance engineer do?

A Power Plant Performance Engineer monitors, analyzes, and optimizes the efficiency and reliability of power generation systems. They assess plant operations, identify performance gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Using data analysis and simulation tools, they evaluate equipment performance and ensure compliance with industry standards. Their role involves collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to implement best practices and maximize overall plant output.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a power plant performance engineer?

To thrive as a Power Plant Performance Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, along with experience in plant operations and performance analysis. Familiarity with performance monitoring software, SCADA systems, and energy management tools, as well as certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license, are highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and clear communication skills help you collaborate effectively with operations and maintenance teams. These skills ensure you can optimize plant efficiency, diagnose issues proactively, and support reliable power generation.

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Infographic showing various Power Plant Performance Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,524 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Development & Performance Engineering Manager

NRG

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You'll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success-take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!
Job Summary:
Works within NRG's Development, Engineering and Construction department reporting to the Sr. Director - Development Engineering. Supports NRG's front end project development efforts by generating power plant equipment configurations including development of heat and material balances to predict performance in support of financial modeling, environmental permitting, utility interconnection and general siting efforts. Engages with Major OEMs on equipment performance and technology advancements to maintain NRG's competitiveness. Remains current on and analyzes emerging technologies and how they may support NRG's growth goals in the future.
Responsibilities:
  • Leads major equipment selection and performance assessments on large power generation facilities including gas fired simple and combined cycle facilities, wind, solar and battery projects.
  • Interfaces with project developers, finance and environmental teams to optimize plant configurations and performance
  • Supports NRG DE&C Group's contract negotiations with OEMs and EPC firms by reviewing/setting contract plant performance requirements and penalties
  • Keeps abreast of technology trends such as decarbonization of power generation, evolving storage alternatives, etc. and provides guidance on how these technologies could support NRG's development goals
  • Interact with and support DE&C project team members on the overall development effort of projects.
  • Interact with consulting A/E firm multi-discipline team to perform the appropriate level of engineering activities to develop investment-grade project estimates for presentation to NRG Sr. Management & Board of Directors for project approval.
  • Support review of upgrades and proposed modifications to existing generation fleet assets and facilities
  • Participate in due diligence of asset and facility purchases by reviewing predicted performance, operating history, upgrades, etc.
  • Supports plant performance testing and reviews and certifies final performance tests of EPC Contractors
  • Has knowledge of and can support high voltage interconnection application activities, including electrical equipment sizing such as transformers & breakers and ensuring equipment characteristics support Transmission Owner technical requirements.
  • Support VP-Engineering, VP-Generation Project Construction, and VP-Environmental Compliance and Plant Improvement Projects in scoping and planning new EPC projects.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
  • 10 years of practical utility scale major projects or related heavy industrial industries experience (> $50M).
  • Valid State Driver's License

Preferred:
  • Knowledge of power plant equipment and systems, codes and standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Proficiency in Thermoflow, GateCycle and/or Ebsilon heat balance and plant design software.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Strong analytical skills and detail orientation.
  • Creative problem-solving capabilities and an ability to think outside the box.
  • Ability to manage complex projects across multiple areas of the organization with competing priorities.

Working Conditions:
  • Primarily normal office environment but will include plant and/or construction site environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high/low humidity at project/plant work locations.
  • Requires standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.
  • Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
  • The job requires operation of a motor vehicle.
  • Requires compliance with the corporate safety program, including wearing personnel protection equipment such as safety glasses, appropriate footwear, clothing, hardhat, earplugs, etc. at plants and project sites. May be required to work around energized and rotating equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
  • Requires occasional overnight travel from permanent work location. On occasion may require international travel.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
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At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Industry

Oil and coal products manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

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