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Project Engineer - Power Construction

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 181434

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: TIC Power District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Engineer provides technical, administrative, and operational support to construction project teams throughout the project lifecycle. This role works closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, clients, and engineering teams to help ensure projects are safely executed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating project documentation, supporting planning and scheduling activities, managing technical information, and facilitating communication between field and office teams.

District Overview

TIC Power (TICP) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation that provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. Strength in estimating and pre-project planning. Constructing cogeneration, combined-cycle, geothermal and waste-to-energy generation and resource facilities. TIC Power builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Location

This position is in Earth, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance and technical support to project teams throughout all phases of construction.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, construction work packages, technical submittals, and design modifications.
• Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, industry regulations, and client requirements.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and support constructability reviews.
• Partner with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Superintendents to develop execution strategies.
• Support project planning, scheduling, cost forecasting, and risk management efforts.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Assist with project startup, execution, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering activities align with corporate safety standards.
• Support quality assurance and quality control programs across district projects.
• Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure technical compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Mentor and develop Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and other engineering staff.
• Provide coaching, training, and career development opportunities for district personnel.
• Assist with workforce planning, recruiting, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and engineering partners.
• Support proposal development, estimating efforts, and business development activities.
• Participate in client meetings and represent the company on technical matters.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering, construction, or project management experience in industrial, power, infrastructure, oil & gas, or heavy civil construction environments.
• Experience managing engineering functions across multiple projects or business units.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising engineering and project teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project delivery processes, and engineering principles.
• Experience with project scheduling, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, construction specifications, and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale EPC, industrial, energy, or power generation projects.
• Familiarity with construction management software and project controls systems.
• Proven history of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering successful project outcomes.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed, including extended assignments based on business and project requirements

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

At TIC, we only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best. We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, you'll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

Whether it's cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.

If you want a career that can make an impact, look no further.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.

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