Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Power Generation
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About the role
As the Sr. Power Generation Project Engineering Manager, you will lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians, manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs, oversee design quality, budget, and schedule, and support client interaction, proposals, and business development.
The Advanced Power Generation Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for power generation clients. Our energy generation markets include utilities, independent power producers, and new non-traditional entrants adding secure, clean power to industries and communities. By joining our Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.
Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction services for new and operating assets in the following areas:
- Conceptual Design and FEL development
- Detailed Design services within E, Ep, EpCM, and EPC delivery methods
- Engineering support for existing facilities with modifications and operations
- Gigawatt-scale new generation through smaller industrial generation applications
- Opportunities for home office and field construction support
Responsibilities
- Project Execution: Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects, conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations, manage data and perform complex engineering calculations, develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines, lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project.
- Client Interface: Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects, communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions, provide support for business development or pursuit activities, manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision.
- Technical Expertise: Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables, provide technical leadership for complex Power Generation projects, drive solutions to achieve project goals.
- Management Responsibilities: Review lower-level engineering work or assignments, responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of subordinates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
- Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
- Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
Preferred Qualifications
- P.E. License highly preferred.
- Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services for simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine projects in the United States.
- Experience in engineering management and design of power generation facilities with strong understanding of overall project lifecycle.
- Good communication skills and interest in engaging with clients to grow relationships.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
- Working knowledge of procurement process and contract administration.
- Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates.
Work Environment
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
- Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
- Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time.
- Travel to client sites.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
- Disability and a robust wellness program.
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
- Company-matched 401k plan.
- Adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
- Performance-based bonus program for eligible professionals.
- 100% ESOP-owned company, empowering employees to drive personal growth and share in the company's long-term success through stock ownership.