Job title: Project Engineer
Company: Qualus
Job description: Position OverviewPOWER your future with Qualus as a key member of the Project Management team, the Project Engineer is responsible for the management and coordination of all technical aspects of new power generation capital projects. This role ensures that engineering is aligned with corporate goals and is complete, accurate and constructible for all elements of a project’s scope.The Project Engineer oversees contractor’s engineering performance and coordinates all contractor and owner’s engineering interfaces in addition to ensuring projects are completed according to project construction drawings and in accordance with project specifications, quality and performance requirements. This position is responsible for coordinating efforts of cross-functional teams and building effective relationships with key internal/external stakeholders, including contractors. The Project Engineer is required to work directly with the Project Manager and Project Controls Specialist to ensure process alignment and compliance.Responsibilities
- Promotes safe behavior, in accordance with Company expectations, and adherence to the safety rules on the project.
- Identifies engineered safety controls and hazard removal during engineering design and coaches safe practices in the field.
- Supports/Leads cross-functional team consisting of internal Subject Matter Experts, Owners Engineers, EPC Contractors and Technical Consultants from development of EPC contract through Permitting, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Closeout.
- Ensures documentation of engineering and construction quality is adequately captured to support audit and prudency review.
- Supports/Leads Owner team in writing official Records of Decision to capture prudency of major project decisions.
- Acts as Contract Manager for various engineering and construction contracts outside of the EPC, including Owner’s Engineer.
- Performs/Manages the review of engineering design to assure compliance with the contract, permits, codes, and utility standards while ensuring design supports the strategic, operational and maintenance goals of the project.
- Coordinates with the Project Manager in following the Project Delivery System and ensuring requirements are met and producing associated deliverables.
- Participates in contractor/vendor selection process with a specific goal of assessing engineering experience, competencies and capability.
- Supports/Leads technical open book engineering process with contractors during development of major projects and applies value engineering concepts to ensure projects are competitive.
- Assists Contractor and Vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries, and interfaces.
- Assures that all firms solicited to provide engineering services are duly licensed in the state of the project.
- Assures Project compliance with NERC and Security Standards.
Ensures all documents generated on the project are stored in designated repository at closeout. * Supports/Leads/Follows change management process for any potential design changes.Participates in the equipment inspection activities as agreed with the Contractor.
Supports/Leads Owner review and signoff of System Turnover packages from Construction to Start-up and from EPC to Owner. * Supports commissioning and ensures performance, reliability and emissions testing are completed per contract#LI-MH1QualificationsMinimum education required of the position:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
Advanced degree preferred.Minimum experience required of the position:
- Project Engineer Sr Staff: 10+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction or operation of power systems.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position:
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.
- Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors.
- Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals within at least one discipline (civil/mechanical/electrical/controls/chemical/construction)
- Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to power generation. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design of electrical power generating facilities.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of power generation facilities and associated QA/QC protocol.
- Knowledge of permits required for construction and operation of power generation facilities.
- Experience with reviewing, executing and managing large EPC contracts.
- Advanced critical thinking skills and capability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Adept in complex problem solving; able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.Benefits & CompensationQualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.Company OverviewQualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.EEOAt Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email careers@qualuscorp.com.
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Location: Greenville, MS
Job date: Sun, 05 Oct 2025 02:25:58 GMT
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