Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units, as well as major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors.

Location:

Houston, TX, US
Requisition

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Engineering to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts for large‑scale power plant projects, including Simple Cycle Gas Turbines, Combined Cycle, Cogeneration systems, and onshore and offshore wind. This role will encompass everything from early development and conceptual design through basic engineering, supporting full EPC executionҧс.

The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation in thermal power generation systems and renewable energy technologies, with proven experience in feasibility studies, permitting support, and=date? early‑stage project development. You will be responsible for managing and guiding engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines, ensuring high‑quality, on‑time delivery of complex power plant projects.

• 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.
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• Oversee the architectural and structural design of power plant buildings, ensuring compliance with BABPA? 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挥火 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…