Sr. Project Engineer

AboitizPower • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Sr. Project Engineer coordinates and ensures that brownfield project scopes are executed safely, reliably, and as designed across site facilities. The role contributes to transforming energy and works closely with internal O&M, engineering, supply chain, and HSE teams, as well as external contractors and OEM suppliers.

The position is responsible for delivering approved project scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinating implementation and approvals, managing risks and opportunities, and meeting Project Controls and Operations Readiness requirements. It also requires adherence to occupational safety and health, environmental standards, and ISO management systems, including exercising Stop Work Authority when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or graduation from a technical course with more than 10 years of experience as a project engineer or manager.
• At least 3 years of project engineering experience in the power generation industry.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency in project management techniques, project dashboard tracking, and Management of Change processes.
• Strong skills in thermal energy systems, combined-cycle power plant operations or commissioning, and risk and opportunity management.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, organizational, and business communication skills.
• Technical expertise in thermal energy systems and power project execution, including the ability to interpret complex technical drawings and contracts.
• Safety leadership, active risk identification, and commitment to quality and EHS compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OEM power generation equipment, gas-fired or LNG-to-power projects, plant maintenance practices, or reliability engineering.
• PMP certification.
• COSH (Safety Officer 2) training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, and quality execution of approved brownfield project scope, schedules, and budgets across sites.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, supply chain, SHE, and project proponents to track progress, manage risks and opportunities, and escalate critical issues in a timely manner.
• Manage project implementation by planning resources and schedules and acquiring internal approvals, including Management of Change approvals.
• Deliver Project Controls and Operations Readiness requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Safety & Health requirements, environmental standards, and ISO management systems.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when necessary and conduct safety walkthroughs.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide executive status reporting.

Benefits

• Mentorship, leadership opportunities, and learning experiences.
• A supportive, trusted, and empowering workplace.
• A culture grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition of milestones and ongoing contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior