Senior Project Engineer – Power & Automation

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead complex engineering work across a range of disciplines and operational environments
• Support the evaluation, design, construction, and optimization of new and existing facilities and systems
• Analyze equipment and system performance; identify and implement reliability and efficiency improvements
• Support and enhance Power & Automation initiatives, including system performance, maintenance strategies, and integration of automation tools
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, processes, and best practices with a strong focus on safety and compliance
• Interpret business and operational needs; recommend solutions that improve performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
• Lead or contribute to projects of increasing scope and complexity (Staff level: lead large-scale, high-impact initiatives)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with business and operational goals
• Select and optimize equipment to maximize availability and minimize operational risk
• Support the permitting process by providing key technical inputs
• Support development, construction and outage planning, maintenance activities, and system troubleshooting efforts
• Participate in design reviews, management of change (MOC), and system implementation activities
• Prepare and deliver presentations; communicate technical insights and influence stakeholders (Staff level expectation)
• Mentor and support development of engineers and technical staff
• Manage or support project resources, timelines, and cost considerations as applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology (relevant field) with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Power Plant development experience
• Senior Level: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Staff Level: 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in natural gas, petrochemical, energy, or related industries
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Master’s degree in engineering
• Experience supporting industrial infrastructure, power systems, and/or automation environments
• Ability to analyze system performance and implement reliability improvements
• Experience supporting maintenance programs, outage coordination, and operational systems
• Familiarity with automation and control environments (e.g., PLCs, monitoring systems)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to and leading technical efforts