Engineering Project Manager

Tenaska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Excellent 401(k) plan

Incentive-based, competitive salary

Health/dependent care flex accounts

Tuition assistance

Long-term disability coverage

Adoption benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid vacations and holidays

Charitable giving program

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Tenaska is seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer to lead and manage all technical aspects of electric power generation development projects. The focus is on natural gas–fueled technologies, including combustion turbine generators and reciprocating engines.

The role may include supporting CO2 capture and CCS projects. You will collaborate with leadership, environmental, finance, and operations teams as well as external partners and consultants.

Qualifications

• Required: 5–10 years in energy sector engineering design/operations.
• Experience with combustion turbine or reciprocating engine project design, permitting, or construction.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player able to lead and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and manage engineering activities for project development.
• Evaluate facility configurations and layout options.
• Lead technology selection to optimize performance and cost.
• Develop design basis and oversee conceptual design.
• Prepare performance estimates (capacity, efficiency, water use).
• Conduct site feasibility reviews (geotechnical, hydrology, permitting).
• Prepare and review project development and construction schedules.
• Coordinate bid processes for major equipment and construction services.
• Produce technical reports and maintain project records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Thermoflow

GIS

Python

Visual Basic

MS Project

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future.

The successful candidate will perform and manage all technical aspects of electric power generation project development, from initial concept through design and construction. The focus will be on natural gas–fueled projects, including combustion turbine generators (simple and combined cycle) and reciprocating internal combustion engines.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will perform and manage all technical aspects of electric power generation project development, from initial concept through design and construction. The focus will be on natural gas–fueled projects, including combustion turbine generators (simple and combined cycle) and reciprocating internal combustion engines.

The role may also include providing technical support for projects involving carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture, pipeline transportation, and geologic sequestration (CCS).

As a key member of interdisciplinary business teams, the candidate will collaborate closely with leadership, development, public relations, environmental, real estate, finance, and operations teams, as well as external stakeholders such as consultants, suppliers, service providers, customers, investment partners, and lenders.

Essential Job Functions:

• Define, plan, and manage all project development engineering activities.
• Evaluate and compare facility configurations and layout options.
• Lead technology selection and evaluation to optimize performance, efficiency, and cost.
• Develop the project design basis and oversee conceptual design.
• Monitor technology developments from equipment suppliers to inform project decisions.
• Prepare performance estimates, including capacity, efficiency, heat balances, and water consumption.
• Conduct site technical feasibility reviews, including constructability, geotechnical investigations, hydrology studies, and permitting requirements.
• Prepare and review project development and construction schedules.
• Contribute to technical risk assessments to guide project prioritization.
• Identify innovative solutions to address design challenges, maximizing capacity and efficiency while minimizing scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Oversee preparation of technical specifications and coordinate bid processes for major equipment, engineering design, and construction services.
• Prepare project capital and operating cost estimates for various configurations, technologies, and arrangements.
• Produce comprehensive technical reports, summaries, and documentation of project deliverables.
• Maintain organized, project-specific technical records and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills:

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• 5–10 years of experience in energy sector engineering design, technology, and/or operations.
• Prior experience with combustion turbine and/or reciprocating engine project design, permitting, and/or construction.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Highly organized, disciplined, adaptable, and committed to delivering results.
• Able to thrive in fast‑paced, multi‑tasked environments.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to excel independently as a technical expert.

Preferred Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in power sector project engineering roles.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proven experience in the development phase of power generation projects.
• Hands‑on experience with the Thermoflow suite of software programs.
• Experience with design and construction of pipeline projects.
• Familiarity with bulk electric system interconnection processes.
• Knowledge of power industry rules, regulations, and standards.
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for project planning and analysis.
• Programming skills in Python or Visual Basic.

The job title, level, and compensation will be aligned with your experience, expertise, and qualifications.

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That’s why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits included below:

• Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Incentive‑based, competitive salary packages
• Health/dependent care flex accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Adoption benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Charitable giving program
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness programs

Tenaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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