Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical/Electrical (Remote)

Job Description Job Description Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical) Olathe, KS Headquarters but can work remote anywhere in the U.S. $160,000 - $190,000+ DOE Are you an engineer who enjoys leading projects from concept through startup? We're seeking an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to play a key leadership role in the development and execution of a large-scale food waste-to-energy facility. This position functions similarly to a Project Manager within a construction organization and is responsible for driving project success across engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup activities. Based in Olathe, Kansas, you'll work closely with project stakeholders, engineering consultants, contractors, and leadership teams to help deliver an innovative renewable energy facility that transforms food waste into usable energy. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a landmark infrastructure project while taking ownership of major project decisions throughout the facility's lifecycle. Why Join Us? Competitive compensationOpportunity to help develop a groundbreaking renewable energy facilitySignificant project ownership and visibilityInvolvement from project development through startupCollaborative environment with engineering and construction leadersLong-term growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding industry What You'll Do Lead project execution activities from development through commissioning and startupCoordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning effortsManage engineering consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholdersReview mechanical and electrical system designs for quality, constructability, reliability, and performanceSupport project budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and risk managementMonitor project progress and drive key milestones to successful completionEvaluate equipment selections, technical specifications, and design changesProvide technical oversight during construction activities and field executionIdentify and resolve project challenges related to engineering, construction, and operationsSupport startup planning and operational readiness activitiesEnsure project objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost are achieved Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering10+ years of experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or process facility projectsProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience leading projects through engineering, construction, and startup phasesStrong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systemsExperience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractorsWorking knowledge of project schedules, budgets, and project controlsStrong communication and leadership skillsAbility to travel to Burley, Idaho as project needs require Preferred Qualifications Food processing facility experiencePharmaceutical facility experienceRenewable energy experienceWaste-to-energy experiencePower generation experienceWastewater treatment experienceEPC project experienceCommissioning and startup experiencePMP certification What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the owner's project team and help guide the successful delivery of a complex industrial facility. This individual will bridge the gap between engineering and construction while ensuring technical, operational, and project objectives are achieved. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex challenges, and seeing a project through from concept to reality. Apply Today If you're a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with strong industrial project experience and enjoy leading major capital projects from development through startup, we'd like to hear from you. #HP