Project Engineer III

Overview:

The Project Engineer III provides technical and project management support for electrical power systems across field development projects. This role is responsible for performing engineering design evaluations, managing multiple moderate-complexity projects, and ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The Project Engineer III interfaces with cross-functional teams and external electrical service providers to ensure power availability and reliable operation of transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure. This position may also provide back-up support to the Project Manager as needed.

Responsibilities:

- Perform engineering design evaluations and support projects from concept through start-up and post start-up modifications.

- Develop and evaluate options, lead options analysis/selection, and support detailed design and drawings creation.

- Manage AFEs, procurement activities, and construction/commissioning support.

- Evaluate existing electrical transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure to determine required upgrades and new installations to support forecasted loads.

- Provide ongoing technical support for the engineering process and field operations.

- Manage multiple projects with moderate complexity, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

- Participate in Invitation to Tender (ITT) development, bid evaluation, and contractor selection.

- Support identification and sourcing of long-lead equipment and coordinate with FEED contractors.

- Coordinate development of project management system deliverables (e.g., Gate 3 deliverables) and Functional Interaction Plans.

- Coordinate project issue resolution, change requests, and endorse change authorizations.

- Ensure smooth transitions between project stages and consistent application of project management systems across the Project Management Team (PMT).

- Serve as interface between the Project Team and contractors, ensuring design and construction remain consistent with project specifications and standards.

- Engage cross-functional teams to understand field development plans and build appropriate electrical load forecasts.

- Work directly with external electrical service providers (e.g., Oncor, AEP, Xcel) to ensure power availability and alignment with grid requirements.

- Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate reporting of project status, risks, and issues.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred).

- 5–10 years of experience as an electrical power systems engineer, designing or supporting medium and/or high-voltage equipment in oil & gas, utilities, mining, or manufacturing.

- Demonstrated project management experience, including management of third-party engineering firms.

- Experience in engineering, construction, and project management/controls activities across multiple assignments.

- Broad knowledge of design standards, specifications, and work processes.

- Experience creating and/or managing electrical software models (e.g., Milsoft WindMil, ACSELERATOR, PSCAD, ETAP, SKM Power Tools).

- Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, and fit for duty/agility test.