Project Engineer- Power Generation Construction

Position: Project Engineer- New Power Generation Construction
Project Engineer I / II / III – New Power Generation Construction Position may be filled at Project Engineer Level I, II, or III based on qualifications and experience

Job Summary The Project Engineer supports the engineering and construction execution of large‑scale power generation projects within the Generation Electric Projects & Construction organization, with a primary focus on mega projects supporting data center infrastructure . This role is responsible for managing engineering activities across the project life cycle, from conceptual engineering through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and transition to operations.

The Project Engineer applies engineering project management principles to ensure engineered products are safe, constructible, cost‑effective, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget objectives. This position works closely with Project Managers, project controls, internal stakeholders, Architect/Engineer (AE) firms, subject matter experts, and contractors to drive engineering quality, mitigate risk, and support overall project success.

Candidates will be hired at Project Engineer I, II, or III level depending on experience, technical depth, and leadership capability.

Core Responsibilities (All Levels)
Promotes and ensures a safe working environment in both office and field settings

Manages engineering scope and supports detailed design through all phases of the project life cycle

Applies engineering project management practices during conceptual engineering, detailed design, constructability reviews, change control, testing, acceptance, and transition to operations

Supports development and decomposition of product scope into a constructible project scope , including WBS definition, validation, and control

Ensures engineering deliverables meet company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements

Monitors engineering contractor and AE firm performance for scope, schedule, cost, and quality

Coordinates engineering reviews, document control, and drawing reviews with internal stakeholders

Applies product and project risk management techniques to reduce technical, schedule, and cost risk Supports project cost development, forecasting, and engineering input to capital estimates

Works closely with the Project Manager and project controls team to support schedule, cost, and change management

Effectively communicates engineering status, issues, and performance metrics to project leadership

Utilizes engineering and project management tools, PMIS, and performance dashboards to monitor progress

Assists with RFIs, technical resolutions, and engineering issue close‑out Level Differentiation Project Engineer IRole Focus:
Learning, technical execution support, and foundational project engineering

Applies fundamental engineering principles and standard procedures under supervision

Supports engineering document development, reviews, and coordination

Assists with constructability reviews and design issue resolution

Develops working knowledge of PMI / PMBOK and company project management processes

Requires close guidance from senior engineers or the Project Manager Project Engineer IIRole Focus:
Independent project engineering execution and coordination

Independently manages defined portions of engineering scope on assigned projects

Leads coordination with AE firms and internal stakeholders for assigned deliverables

Evaluates engineering options, technical risks, and recommends solutions

Manages engineering inputs to project cost, schedule, and risk reviews

Demonstrates increasing leadership, communication, and decision‑making capability

Project Engineer IIIRole Focus:
Senior technical leadership and complex engineering oversight

Provides technical leadership for large, complex, or high‑visibility power generation projects

Leads and coordinates engineering activities across multiple disciplines and firms

Mentors and provides technical guidance to Project Engineer I and II staff

Serves as a key engineering advisor to Project Managers and senior stakeholders

Applies advanced engineering judgment to optimize design, cost, constructability, and schedule

Drives continuous…