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As a Project Engineer (Senior/Staff) – Power & Automation, you will apply your expertise across complex engineering systems to support and enhance critical infrastructure. You will work independently while leading projects of increasing scope and complexity, driving operational reliability, and contributing to innovation across power, automation, and facility systems. This role requires strong technical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to influence engineering decisions and long-term strategy.
Responsibilities / Expectations
Perform and lead complex engineering work across a range of disciplines and operational environments
Support the evaluation, design, construction, and optimization of new and existing facilities and systems
Analyze equipment and system performance; identify and implement reliability and efficiency improvements
Support and enhance Power & Automation initiatives, including system performance, maintenance strategies, and integration of automation tools
Develop and maintain engineering standards, processes, and best practices with a strong focus on safety and compliance
Interpret business and operational needs; recommend solutions that improve performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
Lead or contribute to projects of increasing scope and complexity (Staff level: lead large-scale, high-impact initiatives)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with business and operational goals
Select and optimize equipment to maximize availability and minimize operational risk
Support the permitting process by providing key technical inputs
Support development, construction and outage planning, maintenance activities, and system troubleshooting efforts
Participate in design reviews, management of change (MOC), and system implementation activities
Prepare and deliver presentations; communicate technical insights and influence stakeholders (Staff level expectation)
Mentor and support development of engineers and technical staff
Manage or support project resources, timelines, and cost considerations as applicable
Other duties as assigned
Education / Experience
Staff:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and twelve (12) - (15) fifteen years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry
Preferred: PE License
Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering
Preferred: Operational Power Plant experience
Senior:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry
Preferred: PE License
Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering
Preferred: Operational Power Plant experience
Other Requirements
Experience supporting industrial infrastructure, power systems, and/or automation environments
Ability to analyze system performance and implement reliability improvements
Experience supporting maintenance programs, outage coordination, and operational systems
Familiarity with automation and control environments (e.g., PLCs, monitoring systems)
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to and leading technical efforts
Preferred:
Project management experience
Experience supporting Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC projects
Experience developing training programs or supporting technical skill development
Experience supporting MOC processes and system improvements
Day in the Life - As part of the Power & Automation team, you will lead the design and optimization of process and mechanical systems…