Project Engineer

Job Summary/Purpose

The Project Engineer is a key member of the Project Management team responsible for managing and coordinating all technical aspects of new power generation capital projects. This role ensures engineering aligns with corporate goals and is complete, accurate, and constructible for all elements of a project's scope.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Promotes safe behavior, adheres to safety rules, and identifies engineered safety controls and hazard removal during engineering design.
• Supports/leads cross-functional teams consisting of internal SMEs, Owners Engineers, EPC Contractors, and Technical Consultants from development of EPC contract through Permitting, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Closeout.
• Ensures documentation of engineering and construction quality is adequately captured to support audits and prudence reviews.
• Supports/leads Owner team in writing official Records of Decision to capture prudence of major project decisions.
• Acts as Contract Manager for various engineering and construction contracts outside of the EPC, including Owner’s Engineer.
• Performs/Manages the review of engineering design to assure compliance with the contract, permits, codes, and utility standards while ensuring design supports the strategic, operational, and maintenance goals of the project.
• Coordinates with the Project Manager in following the Project Delivery System and ensuring requirements are met and producing associated deliverables.
• Participates in contractor/vendor selection process with a specific goal of assessing engineering experience, competencies, and capability.
• Supports/Leads technical open book engineering process with contractors during development of major projects and applies value engineering concepts to ensure projects are competitive.
• Assists Contractor and Vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries and interfaces.
• Affirms that all firms solicited to provide engineering services are duly licensed in the state of the project.
• Affirms Project compliance with NERC and Security Standards.
• Ensures all documents generated on the project are stored in designated repository at closeout.
• Supports/Leads/Follows change management process for any potential design changes.
• Supports/Leads Owner review and signoff of System Turnover packages from Construction to Start-up and from EPC to Owner.
• Supports commissioning and ensures performance, reliability, and emissions testing are completed per contract.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Project Engineer I: 0-3 years of applicable professional experience, preferably in engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems.
  • Project Engineer II: 3+ years of applicable professional experience, preferably in engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems.
  • Project Engineer III: 4+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably in engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems.
  • Project Engineer, Sr: 6+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably in engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems. (5 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree)
  • Project Engineer, Sr: 6+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably in engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems. (5 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree)
  • Project Engineer, Sr Lead: 10+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems. (8 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree)
  • Project Engineer Sr Staff: 12+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems (10 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree)
• Desired: Fossil (gas) plant experience, preferably in the combined cycle (CCGT) technology and/or construction.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors.
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals within at least one discipline (civil/mechanical/electrical/controls/chemical/construction).
• Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to power generation.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of power generation facilities and associated QA/QC protocol.
• Knowledge of permits required for construction and operation of power generation facilities.
• Experience with reviewing, executing, and managing large EPC contracts.
• Advanced critical thinking skills and capability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Adept in complex problem solving; able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.

• Desired: Professional Engineer license and PMP certification.