Generation Project Development Engineer (Eng., Sr, Staff or Principal)
About The Position
The Generation Development Engineer – Thermal provides technical engineering support for new power generation projects using thermal technologies, including simple- and combined-cycle combustion turbine plants, natural gas fuel cells, geothermal power, and emerging energy technologies. The position supports development of new projects from origination through regulatory approval. Work includes developing project layouts and major configuration options; basic technical specifications; scopes of work for consultant engineering studies; technical aspects of equipment supply contracts; interconnection and fuel-supply planning; plant performance estimates; and selection of emissions-control technologies in conjunction with Environmental Services. The role may be filled at the Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, or Principal Engineer level, depending on qualifications. Responsibilities and autonomy vary by engineering level. The position may involve developing technical documentation and procedures, providing technical support for design standards and performance optimization, coordinating or leading project phases, supporting or managing bid and evaluation processes, working with internal teams and external customers and vendors, mentoring or directing other personnel, and supporting project budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work-order management. Higher-level roles may lead complex or critical projects, provide advanced technical advice to management and customers, and serve as technical subject-matter experts or organizational spokespeople.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum or recognized equivalency.
- Engineer level: 0 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
- Senior Engineer level: 5 or more years of relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or 7 or more years without EIT/FE.
- Staff Engineer level: 2 or more years of relevant engineering experience, with broad knowledge and proficiency in the specialty area and knowledge of related specialties and disciplines.
- Principal Engineer level: 9 or more years of relevant experience in power generation or heavy industrial projects with PE registration, or 15 or more years without PE registration.
- Ability to demonstrate the technical skills and core competencies established for the applicable engineering level.
- Senior Engineer level requires EIT/FE when qualifying with 5 or more years of experience; otherwise 7 or more years of relevant experience is required.
- Principal Engineer level requires PE registration when qualifying with 9 or more years of relevant experience; otherwise 15 or more years of relevant experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer level: EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
- Senior Engineer level: PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
- Staff Engineer level: EIT/FE strongly preferred.
- Principal Engineer level: Advanced degree (M.E., M.S., or Ph.D.) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical engineering support for new thermal power generation projects from origination through regulatory approval.
- Develop project layouts, major configuration options, basic technical specifications, and scopes of work for consultant engineering studies.
- Support technical aspects of equipment supply contracts in coordination with Supply Chain.
- Plan interconnections and fuel supply, estimate plant performance, and select emissions-control technologies with Environmental Services.
- Develop technical documentation, including designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards, and utilize or help develop procedures.
- Provide ongoing technical support for project development, including design standards, technical specifications, and performance optimization.
- Coordinate or lead project phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and evaluation, as appropriate to the engineering level.
- Support or manage bid and evaluation processes, including bid-document preparation, proposal technical evaluations, and recommendations for equipment or vendor selection.
- Communicate and coordinate with internal business areas and external customers, vendors, and other organizations on technical matters.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers and, as appropriate, coordinate or direct interns, technicians, craft personnel, and other staff.
- Support or lead budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work-order management for engineering projects.
- At the Principal Engineer level, conduct or guide advanced technical research, develop procedures, codes, standards, and concepts, and advise management and customers on advanced technical applications.
- At senior levels, lead multiple moderate-to-large, critical, or complex projects and serve as a technical contact, subject-matter expert, or organizational spokesperson.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose Flexible Spending Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
