Senior Project Engineer

The Project Engineer supports the engineering and construction execution of large‑scale power generation projects within the Generation Electric Projects & Construction organization, with a primary focus on mega projects supporting data center infrastructure. This role is responsible for managing engineering activities across the project life cycle, from conceptual engineering through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and transition to operations.

The Project Engineer applies engineering project management principles to ensure engineered products are safe, constructible, cost‑effective, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget objectives. This position works closely with Project Managers, project controls, internal stakeholders, Architect/Engineer (AE) firms, subject matter experts, and contractors to drive engineering quality, mitigate risk, and support overall project success.

Core Responsibilities

• Promotes and ensures a safe working environment in both office and field settings
• Manages engineering scope and supports detailed design through all phases of the project life cycle
• Applies engineering project management practices during conceptual engineering, detailed design, constructability reviews, change control, testing, acceptance, and transition to operations
• Supports development and decomposition of product scope into a constructible project scope, including WBS definition, validation, and control
• Ensures engineering deliverables meet company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Monitors engineering contractor and AE firm performance for scope, schedule, cost, and quality
• Coordinates engineering reviews, document control, and drawing reviews with internal stakeholders
• Applies product and project risk management techniques to reduce technical, schedule, and cost risk
• Supports project cost development, forecasting, and engineering input to capital estimates
• Works closely with the Project Manager and project controls team to support schedule, cost, and change management
• Effectively communicates engineering status, issues, and performance metrics to project leadership
• Utilizes engineering and project management tools, PMIS, and performance dashboards to monitor progress
• Assists with RFIs, technical resolutions, and engineering issue close‑out

Role Focus: Senior technical leadership and complex engineering oversight

• Provides technical leadership for large, complex, or high‑visibility power generation projects
• Leads and coordinates engineering activities across multiple disciplines and firms
• Mentors and provides technical guidance to Project Engineer I and II staff
• Serves as a key engineering advisor to Project Managers and senior stakeholders
• Applies advanced engineering judgment to optimize design, cost, constructability, and schedule
• Drives continuous improvement and engineering best practices across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from ABET-accredited university or international equivalent
• Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience in utility‑based or power generation environments
• Ability to work in adverse field conditions, including elevation, weather, and industrial environments
• Valid in‑state driver’s license upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electric transmission, distribution, or power generation facilities
• Experience working at generating stations or major capital project organizations
• Advanced knowledge of fossil, hydro, and/or renewable power generation systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or active pursuit
• Expressed interest or demonstrated potential for future project or people leadership roles