Combustion Turbine Project Engineer (Emporia)

Combustion Turbine Project Engineer

Location:

Emporia, KS

Pay Range: (Min-Mid) Generation Project Engineer I: $61,000 - $76,300 Generation Project Engineer II: $74,700 - $93,400 Sr Generation Project Engineer: $84,500 – $112,600 Lead Generation Project Engineer: $99,500 - $132,600

Scheduled

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

The candidate will serve as a strategic leader with full accountability for delivering safe, timely, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible projects across Evergy's combustion turbine generation portfolio. This role encompasses oversight of major initiatives such as simple-cycle combustion turbine installations, capital replacement projects, new technology implementation, and critical O&M programs. Many of these projects are highly complex, multi-million-dollar capital investments with multi-year timelines, requiring coordination across diverse technical and operational disciplines.

The candidate will direct a multidisciplinary team of internal and external professionals—including site management, engineering, procurement, project controls, regulatory affairs, real estate, vegetation management, legal, and administrative support—ensuring alignment from initial concept and strategic analysis through energization and final completion. They will champion the development and implementation of robust project control systems, electrical design, mechanical design, outage scheduling, and risk management frameworks to guarantee adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and safety standards.

Beyond execution, this candidate will act as the primary advocate for project interests, fostering collaboration and transparency through consistent, high-quality communication with a broad range of stakeholders, including executive leadership, regulatory bodies, community representatives, and industry partners. The candidate will demonstrate vision, influence, and operational excellence, positioning Evergy's generation portfolio for long-term success in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Drive a culture of safety by modeling best practices and ensuring compliance for employees, contractors, and the organization.
• Lead end-to-end project management for combustion turbine and new technology initiatives, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Control and optimize capital and O&M budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost accountability.
• Guarantee project success by meeting scope, schedule, and financial targets through proactive planning and execution.
• Communicate project performance and financial status to senior leadership with clear, data-driven reporting.
• Identify and evaluate future projects and strategic opportunities, aligning them with Evergy's long-term goals.
• Direct contractor performance during implementation, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Advance innovation by supporting development teams in assessing and integrating emerging technologies into Evergy's portfolio.

Associate degree in Construction Science, Construction Technology, Engineering, or related field is required, 2+ years of experience with combustion turbine operations or combustion turbine maintenance is preferred. Preference given to candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering) from an ABET accredited University. Understanding power plant operations, utility operations, and the electric grid is not required but highly preferred.

Dependable, self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and proofreading skills. Effective communicator with internal teams and external stakeholders. Knowledge of project controls, including scheduling, cost tracking, and progress monitoring for any size project. Ability to meet physical job requirements and promote a strong safety culture. Proficient in Microsoft Office and related technology…