Project Engineer

Conduit Services LLC•Houston, TX

119d•Onsite

About The Position

CONDUIT POWER IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING OUR NATION’S POWER GENERATION SYSTEM BY DELIVERING RELIABLE, DISPATCHABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS THAT REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINTS AND ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN, RENEWABLE RESOURCES. WE ARE SEEKING A LICENSED PROJECT ENGINEER (PE) IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING WHO BRINGS STRONG TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND LEADERSHIP TO THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND EXECUTION OF POWER GENERATION PROJECTS. THIS ROLE WILL LEAD ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES FROM CONCEPT THROUGH COMMISSIONING, ENSURING THAT ALL WORK MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SAFETY, PERFORMANCE, AND COMPLIANCE.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering- Power or related field is strongly preferred.
4+ years of engineering experience in power generation, BESS, transmission & distribution, renewables, or related energy sectors
Deep knowledge of low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical systems, distribution design, and power equipment
Proficiency in power generation concepts, load flow, fault analysis, electrical protection, communications protocols, and equipment sizing
Strong familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA)
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
Willingness to travel 5–10% (primarily within the U.S.)
Legally authorized to work in the U.S., with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Lead the full engineering lifecycle of power generation projects—from early scoping through detailed electrical design, procurement support, construction oversight, and commissioning
Serve as the lead technical and engineering authority, providing PE-level review, stamping (as applicable), and design approval
Review, develop, and integrate engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations across electrical, mechanical, and controls/SCADA disciplines for systems including natural gas‑fired generation and battery energy storage (BESS)
Conduct formal electrical design reviews at key milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) and drive timely resolution of technical comments
Collaborate with internal teams, external engineers, OEMs, and construction partners to ensure adherence to design requirements, safety standards, performance expectations, and equipment specifications
Lead technical evaluations of bids and vendor proposals, including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, natural gas reciprocating engines, and instrumentation
Develop and refine electrical scopes of work, RFQs, design specifications, and engineering procedures
Oversee QA/QC activities including factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field troubleshooting
Identify opportunities to enhance engineering workflows, documentation quality, and cross-team collaboration
Evaluate emerging electrical technologies across BESS, natural gas generation, renewables, and distributed energy systems