Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Power Generation
This organization provides the chance to apply your skills to large‑scale, high‑impact challenges within a flexible environment that supports professional development. Employees receive competitive compensation, retirement matching, and benefits beginning on day one.
A hybrid work model encourages work-life balance, while the culture empowers individuals to take ownership of their careers, explore new opportunities, share ideas openly, raise concerns confidently, and bring their full selves and diverse perspectives to their work.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Power Generation Project Engineering Manager, you will:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians
- Manage diverse and complex engineering and EPC projects
- Oversee design quality, budgeting, and scheduling
- Support client engagement, proposal development, and business development efforts
The Team
This role is part of a fast‑growing, technology‑driven sector focused on advanced manufacturing, AI computing infrastructure, gigafactories, bio/ag tech, distributed systems, and data centers. The team delivers full engineering, procurement, and construction services with expertise in:
- Substations
- Renewable energy integration
- HVDC, FACTS, and STATCOM
- Data center integration
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Produce complex engineering deliverables for major projects
- Conduct research and develop material/equipment recommendations
- Manage technical data and perform complex engineering calculations
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations
- Lead production teams and coordinate work across multiple disciplines
- Establish project workplans
Client Interface
- Identify client interests and priorities
- Communicate client concerns and develop aligned solutions
- Support business development and pursuit activities
- Manage project changes with client interaction under PM oversight
Technical Leadership
- Lead large multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Provide technical direction for complex power‑generation projects
- Develop engineering solutions that support project goals
Management Responsibilities
- Review work from junior engineers
- Participate in hiring, performance management, and pay administration
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license preferred
- Experience managing EPC or design projects for gas‑turbine power facilities
- Strong understanding of full project and facility lifecycle
- Strong client‑facing communication skills
- Advanced understanding of engineering standards and design guides
- Familiarity with procurement and contract administration
- Experience with proposal development and engineering estimating
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
- 11+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to complete all required pre‑employment screenings
- Professional registration or active pursuit of licensure
Work Environment / Physical Demands
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be available after an initial period
- Ability to use audio/video conferencing tools
- Extended periods of computer work
- Travel to client sites as needed
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