Project Engineer 5

Project Engineer

At NAES, you'll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal:
To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

The Project Engineer will manage the design, technical specifications, equipment sourcing, and site construction of power generation facilities. Ensure projects are completed in compliance with technical and safety standards, on schedule, and within budget. Serve as a key liaison between engineering, contractors, and clients. In addition to providing engineering and project management support for assigned projects, perform power plant evaluation technical support and performance improvement engagements for both internal NAES and external customers.

Primary duties include:

• Engineering Design & Coordination:
  Develop conceptual/schematic designs (layouts, single-line diagrams, P&'s etc.) for power systems, ensuring compliance with the project requirements, national and local codes.
• Project Management & Scheduling:
  Create detailed project plans, schedules, and manage technical budgets to drive project execution from conception to commissioning.
• Procurement Support:
  Prepare technical specifications and carry out bid evaluations for equipment, review vendor data, and manage the technical procurement process.
• Interface Management:
  Coordinate between multidisciplinary engineering teams (civil, mechanical, electrical), clients, consultants & contractors to ensure overall project integration.
• Construction & Commissioning Support:
  Provide on-site engineering support during installation, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure compliance with design standards and safety guidelines.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Enforce NAES safety regulations, project quality standards, and environmental compliance.

Working relationships include reporting to the EP Sr. Director of Engineering and may also assign and oversee the work of other NAES personnel assigned to their project.

Compensation is $167,900 to $193,100.

Job qualifications include:

• Education:
  
  Bachelors of Science degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  10 years of experience in power plant engineering and design including simple-cycle gas turbines and combined cycle power plants gained in an EPC, OEM or AE environment. Experience with project scheduling and budgeting.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Experience with coal and oil-fired thermal plants and large combustion engines.
• Licenses/Certification:
  Professional Engineering (PE) registration (preferred)
• Software/Equipment Knowledge:
  Power station equipment including turbines, generators, HRSG's, steam systems, cooling towers, water treatment systems, electrical distribution, fire protection, and other facility mechanical and electrical systems. MS Office including Microsoft Project. Familiarity with other project management tools and performance monitoring software (preferred).

Other considerations include:

• Clear and effective communication both orally and in writing. Able to communicate in both formal and informal settings.
• Able to formulate and communicate thoughts and ideas developed in a power plant and/or industrial facility context into cogent procedural guidance for plant personnel and integrated classroom presentations.
• Thorough understanding of power plant principles and process
• Comfortable in a client facing role.
• Able to coordinate diver teams including coordination of offshore engineering resources.
• Able to analyze large amounts of technical data and interpret such information for day-to-day use by plant personnel.

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