Project Engineer

Title: Project Engineer

Position Type: Contract

Location: Alliquippa, PA

Reports to: Project Director

Key Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in power project development, engineering, or EPC support

- Familiarity with gas turbine power generation systems, especially greenfield development

- Strong understanding of permitting, BOP systems, and early-phase engineering

- Hands-on approach with excellent cross-functional coordination skills

- Ability to support transition from development to execution and field mobilization

Job Summary

NAES/PIC has a great opportunity for an experienced Project Development Engineer to support the early-stage development of a simple-cycle natural gas power plant located in Western Pennsylvania. This role will play a critical part in advancing the technical and commercial readiness of the project by supporting front-end engineering, equipment selection, permitting coordination, and construction planning activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Support technical development and design coordination for a large-scale power generation project

- Conduct feasibility analyses, engineering reviews, and risk assessments

- Collaborate with OEMs and EPCs to develop technical scopes, schedules, and cost estimates

- Assist with the procurement of major equipment and BOP systems

- Participate in permitting and environmental compliance processes

- Provide input into project budgeting, scheduling, and execution planning

- Conduct site assessments and support constructability and logistics planning

- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders to move the project from development to construction readiness

- Contribute to regular project updates and leadership presentations

Job Requirements

- Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems and balance-of-plant (BOP) infrastructure

- Experience supporting permitting, interconnection, and environmental compliance processes

- Proven ability to review and interpret engineering design packages and technical specifications

- Familiarity with procurement planning, budgeting, and early-stage project scheduling

- Demonstrated success collaborating with OEMs, EPCs, and internal cross-functional teams

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to leadership

- Ability to work independently and drive development activities with minimal oversight

- Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Excel, and engineering collaboration platforms preferred

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and participate in meetings on-site or virtually.

- Occasional project site visits may require walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and wearing appropriate safety gear.

Education / Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or similar) required

- 10+ years of relevant experience in project development or early-phase EPC projects

- Experience with natural gas or power generation projects strongly preferred

- Master’s degree or relevant certifications a plus