Project Control Engineer

Project Control Engineer II

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

Mitsubishi Power is hiring a Project Control Engineer II at Savannah Machinery Works. This role provides project controls support for repair service projects, overseeing cost, schedule, scope, risk, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Planning, and Commercial teams to identify risks, manage variances, and support successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Manage project controls for repair service projects, including costs, budgets, schedules, forecasts, scope, risks, and financial performance.
• Coordinate project activities, resources, milestones, and deliverables to support successful execution, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Support project estimating, scope development, risk identification, and proposal preparation for service opportunities.
• Lead project kickoff and review activities, communicating project status, costs, schedules, risks, changes, and action items to stakeholders and leadership.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Production Planning, and Commercial teams to support project execution.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budget-to-actual costs, forecasts, cost variances, and project risks.
• Evaluate and manage the cost and schedule impacts of scope changes, change orders, and engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, forecasts, and action tracking while identifying opportunities to improve project controls processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical information, analyze data, and support project decisions.
• Experience managing and analyzing project costs, budgets, forecasts, schedules, risks, milestones, and cost variances.
• Strong understanding of project financials and the ability to communicate financial and project information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, actions, and deliverables while working effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, business correspondence, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, project management/scheduling software, databases, presentation and word-processing tools, and electronic communication systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, process flowcharts, and business and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project controls, project management, cost engineering, estimating, or financial project analysis, preferably within manufacturing, power generation, repair services, or a heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with project estimating, proposal development, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, scheduling, and risk management.
• Ability to evaluate the cost and schedule impacts of scope, engineering, and customer-driven changes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Production Planning, and Commercial teams.
• Experience preparing and presenting project cost, schedule, risk, and performance updates to leadership.
• Proficiency with SAP or a comparable ERP system and advanced Microsoft Excel/data analysis skills.
• PMP or other relevant project management, project controls, or cost-management certification preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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