Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Generator Deputy Project Engineer supports engineering project execution by providing technical project management, coordinating cross-functional engineering activities, and driving timely resolution of technical challenges. This role ensures that project requirements are communicated clearly and met efficiently, while supporting customer-facing activities and maintaining alignment across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and installation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to internal Project Management and Customer Applications Engineering teams.

• Assist in conducting Customer Kick-Off Meetings (CKOMs) and Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs) with customers and engineering partners.

• Review contract documentation and communicate project requirements using internal document control systems.

• Identify and mitigate engineering schedule issues to prevent delays in deliverables.

• Support engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, supplier, and installation teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements and project objectives.

• Track and coordinate vendor documentation and ensure timely submission of required materials.

• Monitor technical issues related to generator projects and support resolution efforts across cross-functional teams.

• Support technical direction, issue disposition, and alignment of engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related technical field.

• Prior experience supporting engineering design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, or testing activities preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously.

• Customer-facing experience in a technical capacity is strongly preferred.

Special Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10% as project needs require.

• Ability to work under deadlines and support time-sensitive technical activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, project coordination, and technical problem-solving.

• Ability to interpret technical contract requirements and engineering documentation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for customer-facing interactions.

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to assess risks and propose effective solutions.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers.

• Ability to apply continuous improvement and process enhancement methods.

• High attention to detail, technical rigor, and organizational discipline.

Additional Desired Characteristics

• Experience with generator systems, plant system design, or related power generation equipment.

• Demonstrated creativity in engineering issue resolution and process development.

• Familiarity with EPC customer interactions or large engineered-to-order products.

Work Environment

• Based in a regional engineering or operations facility supporting global projects.

• Requires collaboration with remote and cross-functional teams.

• Occasional travel to customer sites, supplier locations, or project meetings may be required.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs evolve.