Project Engineer 5

About NAES

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.

Summary

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

• Engineering Design & Coordination: Develop conceptual/schematic designs (layouts, single-line diagrams, P&ID’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

The Project Engineer reports to the EP Sr. Director of Engineering. May also assign and oversee the work of other NAES personnel assigned to their project.


Compensation

The initial compensation is $167,900 to $193,100

Job Qualifications:

• 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:
  • 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Normal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Travel is 25-50% to meet client or project requirements.


Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

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