Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Power Generation
- Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- Minimum of 11 years of relevant professional experience
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
The Opportunity
As a Senior Power Generation Project Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering complex power generation projects across design services and EPC portfolios. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams while driving technical excellence, project execution, and client satisfaction.
In this role, you will:
• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering and technical teams
• Manage diverse, high-impact projects from concept through execution
• Oversee design quality, budgets, schedules, and risk management
• Engage directly with clients to support project delivery, proposals, and business development initiatives
The Team
Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial (TCI) team supports clients operating in fast-growing, technology-driven markets, including advanced manufacturing, generative AI infrastructure, gigafactories, bio/ag technology, data centers, and distributed energy systems.
You will join a team that operates at the forefront of innovation, values agility, and moves quickly with decisions and expectations.
Our Core Capabilities Include:
• Substations
• Renewables Integration
•
HVDC / FACTS / STATCOM
• Data Center Integration
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Integration
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
• Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables for large-scale or multiple concurrent projects
• Conduct engineering research and develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage technical data and perform advanced engineering calculations
• Develop and control project budgets, schedules, and quality standards across multiple disciplines
• Establish and implement project work plans
• Lead large production teams and coordinate multi-discipline activities while serving as Engineer of Record or Responsible Charge
Client Interface & Business Development
• Identify key client drivers and project success criteria
• Address client concerns and collaborate with teams to develop effective solutions
• Support proposal development, pursuits, and client presentations
• Manage project changes directly with clients under the guidance of the Project Manager
Technical Leadership
• Provide technical direction and leadership on complex power generation projects
• Drive innovative, practical engineering solutions to meet project objectives
• Ensure alignment with applicable codes, standards, and best practices
Management Responsibilities
• Review and approve work performed by junior and mid-level engineers
• Support talent development, performance management, and mentoring
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and compensation administration of direct reports
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License strongly preferred
• Experience managing EPC or design services for simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine projects in the United States
• Proven engineering management experience with a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle
• Strong client-facing communication skills with a passion for relationship building
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, codes, and standards
• Working knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration
• Experience supporting proposals and developing engineering cost estimates
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 11 years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record reviews, in compliance with applicable laws
More about this job
Skills
- Risk management
- Sales
- Apply advanced manufacturing
- Research
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Performance management
- Coaching
- P.Eng.
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Design principles
- Procurement