Power Plant Project Engineer

For this role, please note that it is not open to C2C or thirdparty.

Job Summary
The Lead Project Engineer plays a critical role in delivering complex power generation projects by providing technical leadership, project engineering oversight, and customer-facing support. This position is responsible for coordinating cross-functional engineering activities, managing technical scope and change, and ensuring contractual compliance across assigned projects. The role is essential to achieving successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement within the organization.

Primary responsibilities include leading technical project execution, serving as the main technical liaison for customers and EPC partners, and driving resolution of complex engineering and execution issues.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical project lead for assigned projects, providing engineering direction, coordination, and issue resolution
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers and EPC partners regarding design, scope, and technical inquiries
• Review contract documentation and communicate technical requirements to internal engineering and execution teams
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines, centers of excellence, supply chain, manufacturing, and field teams
• Lead customer meetings including kick-off meetings and design liaison reviews
• Evaluate scope changes and assess technical, cost, and schedule impacts through formal change management processes
• Manage engineering schedules and proactively mitigate risks to avoid delays in deliverables
• Oversee the engineering budget and provide cost forecasts and estimates at completion
• Support manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation teams to ensure equipment meets contractual and technical requirements
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement back into engineering and execution processes
• Present technical risks, issues, and resolution plans to leadership as required

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• OR high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering
• Experience supporting complex industrial or power generation projects

Special Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% 15%
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of project engineering execution, scope management, and technical coordination
• Ability to interpret and manage engineering documentation, specifications, and contract requirements
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field services
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and engineering documentation systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing communication
• Ability to assess technical, cost, and schedule impacts of scope changes

Additional Desired Characteristics

• Customer-facing project experience
• Knowledge of plant system design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and testing
• Experience supporting gas turbine or combined-cycle power generation projects
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience implementing process enhancements

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote work, based on project needs
• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday
• Regional office presence required multiple days per week
• Occasional travel to customer sites or project locations