Project Engineer III-ENG

Zachry Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer/Manager supports the Power EPC organization by developing and managing portfolio-level performance. This role serves as the central point of accountability for project quality and performance across engineering, procurement, and construction projects. Working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Controls, and Proposal Managers, the position provides accurate, actionable information to support decision-making and project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
8+ years of engineering, project engineering, or project execution experience within EPC, power generation, industrial, chemical, refining, oil & gas, LNG, or related industries.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
Strong understanding of engineering workflows, project execution processes, and phase-gate project development.
Experience supporting engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
Combined-cycle power generation projects.
Large EPC project execution.
Brownfield and greenfield capital projects.
Owner and contractor-side project experience.
Engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup.
Experience working with project controls, scheduling, cost management, and change management processes.
Ability to lead through influence across multiple disciplines.
Strong focus on project execution and results.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to identify and resolve issues before they impact project performance.
Commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities throughout all phases of project execution.
Support Project Managers and Engineering Managers in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of engineering work.
Monitor engineering progress and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with project requirements and schedule commitments.
Facilitate communication between engineering disciplines, procurement, construction, project controls, and client teams.
Lead engineering reviews, design coordination meetings, and project status discussions.
Review engineering deliverables for completeness, quality, and alignment with project objectives.
Support management of scope changes, technical queries, and engineering-related project risks.
Coordinate with procurement teams on technical bid evaluations, equipment specifications, and vendor deliverables.
Support construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities as required.
Assist with development and implementation of project execution plans, engineering work plans, and project procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve project performance, execution efficiency, and overall project outcomes.
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.