Pre-NTP Contracts Manager/Engineer

Pre-NTP Contracts Manager/Engineer The Pre-NTP Contracts Manager/Engineer will coordinate and manage the overall engineering development of projects from feasibility studies through execution planning and EPC contract award. This role serves as the primary engineering integrator across mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, and other technical disciplines, ensuring alignment between project requirements, technical specifications, commercial objectives, and contract deliverables. The position plays a key role in developing, negotiating, evaluating, and administering EPC contracts while coordinating owners’ engineers, consultants, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders. This role may evolve into a Project Engineering Manager during project execution. Responsibilities Provide safety leadership in all aspects of the project. Lead the overall engineering development of generation projects, ensuring coordination and integration across all technical disciplines. Manage the development of project technical requirements, specifications, and engineering standards. Coordinate owners’ engineers, consultants, and SMEs to ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables. Support technology evaluations, feasibility studies, and technical due diligence activities. Lead the preparation, review, and evaluation of EPC bid packages and technical proposals. Support commercial and contractual negotiations with EPC contractors, major equipment suppliers, and engineering consultants. Manage contract administration activities during project development, including: Scope definition and clarification. Technical and commercial risk reviews. Change management support. Contract compliance monitoring. Coordination of contractor deliverables. Ensure engineering decisions support project cost, schedule, operability, maintainability, and performance objectives. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Maintenance, T&D, Environmental, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams. Review project schedules and engineering execution plans to ensure alignment with project milestones. Support development of project budgets, risk assessments, and project execution strategies. Qualifications BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline) required. Minimum of 5‑10 years of experience in power generation, industrial facilities, or large infrastructure projects. Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering efforts on large capital projects. Experience supporting the development, negotiation, and administration of EPC contracts. Experience with CCGT, conventional power generation, or large industrial projects strongly preferred. Construction and commissioning experience highly desirable. Experience reviewing project schedules and understanding project controls principles. Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, risk management, and contract management practices. Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical and commercial stakeholders. Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced project development environment. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Legal Notice E‑Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr