Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – Electrical Power Systems
Houston, Texas – Hybrid with Project Travel
$160,000 – $180,000 per year + Benefits + Travel & Lodging Support
A Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager is required to lead electrical power generation and infrastructure projects, combining hands-on electrical engineering expertise with project management and field leadership.
This is a senior-level position offering a hybrid working arrangement, exposure to power generation, data center and critical power infrastructure projects, and responsibility for projects from initial planning through installation, commissioning and handover.
The Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager will work across engineering, field operations and project delivery, providing technical direction, resolving complex electrical challenges and coordinating project execution. The role involves approximately 50% travel, with company-arranged or covered lodging for approved project assignments.
- $160,000 – $180,000 annual salary
- Hybrid working arrangement with remote/home-based flexibility
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and company-recognized holidays
- Approved business travel reimbursement
- Company-arranged or covered lodging for approved project assignments
- Opportunity to work across power generation, data center and electrical infrastructure projects
The Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager Role:
- Lead electrical power generation and infrastructure projects from engineering and planning through installation, commissioning and handover.
- Provide technical engineering support for generator systems, distributed generation, generator paralleling, synchronization and electrical Balance of Plant.
- Oversee medium- and low-voltage (MV/LV) electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, transformers, breakers, automatic transfer switches (ATS), protective relays and controls.
- Develop and review single-line diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, interconnection drawings and AutoCAD documentation.
- Provide field-based technical leadership during installation, testing, energization, commissioning and startup, including troubleshooting electrical and controls issues.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, procurement coordination, risks and technical deliverables.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, vendors, OEM representatives, engineers and field teams to maintain project progress.
- Support project management processes, reporting, technical proposals and project closeout activities across multiple assignments.
- Strong experience in electrical power systems, power generation, industrial electrical infrastructure or related energy projects.
- Proven experience leading or managing technical engineering projects in field-based environments.
- Hands-on knowledge of generator systems, generator paralleling, synchronization and electrical Balance of Plant.
- Experience with MV/LV electrical distribution, switchgear, transformers, protection systems, ATS equipment and electrical controls.
- Ability to interpret and develop electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, supported by AutoCAD or similar CAD software experience.
- Experience supporting electrical installation, commissioning, startup and troubleshooting activities.
- Strong project management, planning, coordination and customer communication skills.
- Willingness to travel approximately 50%, with flexibility according to project requirements. A valid driver's license and US work authorization are required.