Project Engineering Manager
6 - 10 years
United States
Contract
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Location: Remote (US)
Travel: ~1 week/month
Type: Contract (1 year)
Rate: $60–64/hour (W2) + Benefits
Hours: 40/week (EST)
Project: Power Plant (Gas Power)
Note: This is a Project Engineering Manager (technical/engineering) role, not a Project Manager position.
The Project Engineering Manager leads the engineering execution of power plant projects with Balance of Plant (BOP) scope. This role is responsible for technical leadership, engineering coordination, and ensuring project delivery aligns with customer requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations. You will work cross-functionally with global teams and act as the key technical interface for stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred:
Travel: ~1 week/month
Type: Contract (1 year)
Rate: $60–64/hour (W2) + Benefits
Hours: 40/week (EST)
Project: Power Plant (Gas Power)
Note: This is a Project Engineering Manager (technical/engineering) role, not a Project Manager position.
The Project Engineering Manager leads the engineering execution of power plant projects with Balance of Plant (BOP) scope. This role is responsible for technical leadership, engineering coordination, and ensuring project delivery aligns with customer requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations. You will work cross-functionally with global teams and act as the key technical interface for stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage engineering scope, schedule, and execution for assigned projects
- Serve as the technical focal point for customers, partners, and internal teams
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and ensure alignment with contract requirements
- Review customer specifications and communicate requirements to design teams
- Support proposal, sourcing, and project management functions
- Evaluate scope changes for technical, financial, and schedule impact
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement
- Manage technical risks, issues, and lessons learned
- Provide technical guidance across engineering, sourcing, and installation teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or related STEM field
- 6+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing engineering teams or projects
- Knowledge of power plant systems (e.g., turbomachinery, generators, electrical, controls, BOP)
- Familiarity with mechanical/electrical codes and compliance
Preferred:
- Experience in energy sector or large-scale engineering projects
- Expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process engineering
- Experience working in global, matrixed organizations
Skills
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