Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Overview

Incorporated in 1948, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) provides reliable, cost-effective, environmentally balanced, wholesale electric services to our 11-member distribution cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Our core business is generating, purchasing, and delivering electricity to our members. ODEC is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative that operates for the benefit of our members, who are our owners. Our home office is located in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Purpose of Job

Seeking a creative, energetic, and passionate engineering professional to serve as a Project Engineer in the Glen Allen, VA home office. This position supports combustion turbine power plant, transmission, and diesel operations, as well as other internal departments. The position prepares and presents technical recommendations and reports; coordinates and oversees annual equipment testing for operations, regulatory agencies, and third parties; and identifies, resolves, and manages remedial actions.

It serves as the technical lead in recommending and evaluating potential capital improvement and maintenance projects in collaboration with engineering consultants. The position manages both conceptual and detailed engineering efforts, from scope development and scheduling through final contractor recommendation. It oversees project execution, including maintaining budget and schedule controls; identifies and resolves technical, budgetary, and schedule-related issues; conducts final inspections;

and ensures completion of outstanding items through receipt of the turnover package. Additionally, the position supports department budget development.