Engineering Project Leader – Power Generation

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering delivery of complex power generation projects from concept through construction. You will coordinate with project management, procurement, construction and clients to own engineering scope, budgets and schedules.

The role spans electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, controls and process disciplines, with mentoring responsibility and the chance to build in-house capability within an established organization.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience managing engineering activities on EPC or design-build projects.
• Background in power generation or large-scale industrial infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration would be advantageous, though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across EPC power generation projects.
• Manage engineering scope, budgets, schedules and change management.
• Act as the primary engineering interface with clients throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Provide technical oversight of third-party engineering partners while developing internal engineering capability.
• Drive engineering standards, quality processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Support project planning, risk management and technical decision making.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Client management

Budget management

Change management

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering delivery of complex power generation projects from concept through construction. You will coordinate with project management, procurement, construction and clients to own engineering scope, budgets and schedules.

The role spans electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, controls and process disciplines, with mentoring responsibility and the chance to build in-house capability within an established organization.