Project Engineer 4

NAES • The Woodlands, TX

6h • $137,500 - $158,100

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's 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: Seven 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Experience: Experience with coal and oil-fired thermal plants and large combustion engines.
• Licenses/Certification: Professional Engineering (PE) registration (preferred)
• Familiarity with other project management tools and performance monitoring software (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees