Gas to Power Engineering Design Manager

AECOM; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Gas to Power Engineering Design Manager to lead the technical development and delivery of multidisciplinary teams on high‑stakes datacenter projects in the U.S. Energy group, based in Houston with a hybrid work model.

You will manage front‑end to detailed design, budgeting, schedules, and client interfaces, mentor engineers, and drive project delivery across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency
• Experience leading projects from feasibility through front-end engineering to detailed design and construction
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
• Valid US Driver’s License and ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies, front-end engineering, detailed design, and construction-support for datacenter power developments
• Lead project technical scope development and coordinate delivery across teams
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, staffing, schedules, budgets, and progress reports
• Lead design reviews, constructability reviews, and client progress meetings; respond to RFIs and design changes
• Mentor developing engineers and ensure on-time, within-scope project delivery

Skills

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Engineering management

Client coordination

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modeling

Process simulation

GTPRO

GIS

CAD

Job description

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Gas to Power Engineering Design Manager with a technical background to join our growing U.S. Energy team. This individual will lead the technical development, coordination and delivery of our multidisciplinary engineering and design teams on fast paced, complex projects involving gas to power generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electrical distribution and other associated site industrial infrastructure in support of datacenters.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical engineering management skills with a practical understanding of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, process, piping, and facility engineering. This position will be part of the project leadership team that routinely interacts with clients and will serve as the primary internal design team interface, leading the technical team in projects from conceptual planning and front-end engineering through detailed design, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

We are looking for a collaborative leader who is comfortable managing and driving budgets, schedules, and technical work production in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment. The right person takes ownership of the technical work scope delivery and has the instincts to know when to lead, when to listen, and when to bring in someone else's expertise.

The job responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Proactively Lead feasibility studies, front-end engineering, detailed design, and construction-support assignments for power plant developments, especially targeted for datacenter clients.
• Lead project technical scope development, manage technical delivery team and coordinate completion of project technical scope.
• Lead the preparation and maintenance of technical project execution plans, staffing plans and manhour estimates, schedules, work breakdown structures, budgets, and progress reports.
• Coordinate project work activities performed across multiple AECOM offices and technical disciplines. Review project status, identify emerging constraints, and implement corrective actions to support schedule and budget performance.
• Lead project design reviews, constructability reviews, and client progress meetings. Provide timely responses to contractor RFIs, submittals, field questions, and design changes during construction.
• Support project closeout, record drawings, lessons learned, and final project documentation. Drive successful projects through continuous communication and a willingness to get the job done.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams that may include process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, environmental, permitting, surveying, and construction professionals.
• Provide technical oversight for developing power plant and facility design, including gas power generation equipment, emissions controls systems, BESS, electrical power distribution, site development, valve stations, meter and proving facilities, storage tanks, and associated utility systems.
• Support the development and review of: Basis of design documents, Process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams, Facility layouts and equipment arrangements, Hydraulic surge, and transient analyses.
• Support the development and review of: Turbine performance predictive modeling, Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analyses, Protections and Controls, Equipment data sheets and technical specifications
• Provide oversight in site civil and structural design packages including Mechanical and process-piping design packages, Electrical and controls design packages, Material requisitions and procurement documentation, Tie-in, shutdown, commissioning, and startup plans along with Issued-for-bid and issued-for-construction packages
• Evaluate technical alternatives and help clients balance safety, operability, constructability, lifecycle cost, schedule, and operational continuity. You are a leader and will become a trusted advisor to our clients.
• Coordinate vendor technical information and support equipment evaluation, selection, procurement, and expediting. Promote quality reviews and integrated design coordination across disciplines, drawing out input from specialists rather than defaulting to your own read of a problem.
• Coordinate internal resources to provide support of permitting activities involving agencies and stakeholders such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state environmental agencies, transportation departments, local building departments, utilities, port authorities, and landowners. Coordinate surveying, utility investigations, geotechnical studies, potholing, right-of-way requirements, and environmental field activities.
• Work with clients and permitting specialists to identify approval requirements early and integrate them into the project schedule. Serve as a trusted point of contact for existing and prospective energy clients.
• Develop a strong understanding of client facilities, operational priorities, capital programs, and long-term infrastructure needs. Develop scopes of work, staffing plans, schedules, level-of-effort estimates, and technical approaches for new opportunities.
• Build long-term relationships through responsive communication, sound technical judgment, and consistent project delivery. Mentor developing project engineers and technical staff and make it a habit to point out their good work before your own.
• Maintaining a track record of taking on more than what's strictly assigned and following through until the work is genuinely finished.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from feasibility and front-end engineering through detailed design and construction
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineering or project delivery for power generation for datacenters or comparable energy infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
• Valid US Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must pass the AECOM Motor Vehicle screening
• Ability to travel to client offices, project sites, and AECOM locations as required (less than 25%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer license in one or more U.S. states.
• Experience as an engineering manager, or electrical or mechanical/process lead on power generation for datacenter projects.
• Demonstrated experience with both brownfield facility modifications and greenfield infrastructure.
• Experience with hydraulic-modeling, process-simulation, GTPRO, GIS, CAD, or 3D design and laser-scanning tools is beneficial.
• Previous consulting-engineering or EPC/EPCM experience.
• Established relationships within the datacenter, hyperscaler, or industrial energy markets.

Additional Information

• Ability to travel to client offices, project sites, and AECOM locations as required (less than 25%)
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $190000 to $240000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 190000 - USD 240000 - yearly