Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our major utility client.

This position's primary responsibility will be associated with leading large capital projects including steps such as evaluation, benefit-cost analysis, budgeting, writing specifications, initiating contracts, tracking costs, ordering equipment, quality assurance of installations, and updating procedures & drawings.

Candidates must be willing to accept challenging projects that incorporate multi-discipline work (civil, electrical, and mechanical).

Candidates should possess interpersonal skills to work with plant personnel, vendors, and a wide range of contractors to accomplish projects.

The position will require sufficient technical/engineering knowledge to assist system owners in their daily responsibility. 

This position will involve the coordination of projects during unit outages.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide outage/project management, project budget management, long-term maintenance strategies, and technical support to the plant
• Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate
• Utilize computer business tools to develop and justify budgets, write work orders, order material, develop project schedules, and monitor equipment.
• Initiate, troubleshoot, and review root cause analyses for system equipment failures
• Work with our clients, OEMs, and system owners at other plants to stay current on any upgrades or concerns that affect the plant and communicate these needs to plant management, corporate management, and peer groups.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical knowledge of fossil power plant cycles and an ability to diagnose problems.
• Good oral/written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) are a must
• Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation, and analytical skills are required
• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position
• Must be physically capable of working in an industrial plant environment
• Must have a Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical preferred, Mechanical, etc.)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $34 - $84