Independent Engineering Program Manager | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0037037]
Remote (within USA – with on‑site meetings expected) – Located in Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States).
Area Clearance Designation: STD.
Contract Type: Exempt 1099 (Contract).
JOB OVERVIEW
Provide services and support as a Independent Engineering Program Manager in the Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance swim lane, delivering bankable, technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services by converting discipline‑specific engineering, construction, compliance, operating, commercial, and risk findings into lender‑ready due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision‑support outputs.
- Provide Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on program management of IE advisory workstreams, task orders, quality, and stakeholder interface.
- Review project documentation, evaluate technical and commercial interfaces, identify risks and mitigations, validate assumptions, support conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable, and prepare defensible work products including task order plans, meeting cadence, deliverable registers, performance reporting, and issue escalation.
- Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision‑making.
- Manage day‑to‑day engagement delivery, COR interface, scope control, status reporting, staffing, and issue resolution.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Independent Engineering Program Manager | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0037037] provides Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on program management of IE advisory workstreams, task orders, quality, and stakeholder interface. The role(s) are located in the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States).
- Support requirements for Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services related to Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Advisory / Technical Due Diligence / Credit Evaluation / Lifecycle Monitoring.
- Provide comprehensive program leadership, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, and lifecycle monitoring support through integrated governance, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, staffing coordination, and multidisciplinary project execution.
- Encompass construction monitoring, EPC oversight, Conditions Precedent validation, disbursement and completion certification, operations monitoring, long‑term debt‑service viability assessment, and independent engineering assurance and reporting to ensure financed projects meet technical, contractual, financial, and operational requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years of progressive energy infrastructure, engineering advisory, project finance, program management, or independent engineering experience; 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams, client delivery, and senior stakeholder engagement for federal, lender, or owner‑side programs.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or related technical field.
Professional credentials preferred: PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or discipline‑specific credentials.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services initiatives.
- Independent engineering review; technical due diligence; risk assessment; program management of IE advisory workstreams; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel‑based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings for credit, construction, monitoring, and certification decisions.
- Technical judgment; independence and objectivity; analytical rigor; attention to detail; defensible documentation; client service orientation; cross‑functional collaboration; issue escalation; quality mindset; schedule discipline; and ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.
ANCILLARY DETAILS
May participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.
BEHIND THE COMMERCE OF COMMENT
The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program represents DOE/LPO‑supported financing and lifecycle oversight activities for large‑scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services to support financing decisions and protect government lending interests throughout the project lifecycle.
BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
- Competitive Compensation: The pay range is competitive and includes health benefits, pre‑tax employee benefits, and incentives. The company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month to the selected medical and dental plans, with the contributions deducted pre‑tax.
- Group Medical / Dental / Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with providers to offer eligible employees a range of medical and dental plans, including high‑deductible health plans and PPOs, as well as plans for high and low vision.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: The 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan lets eligible employees save for retirement with various investment options and support from a financial planner. It operates as a pre‑tax Safe Harbor plan with a company match.
- Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees can use PTO for vacations, doctor’s appointments, or personal events. These benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, three sick days, 10 ProSidian holidays, and government holidays.
- Pre‑Tax Payment Programs: Pre‑Tax Payment Programs are premium‑only plans (POPs) that provide eligible employees with a comprehensive Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and associated tax benefits.
- Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We aim for your financial success with a Purchasing Discounts and Savings Plan via the Corporate Perks Benefit Program, offering eligible employees discounts on everyday products and services.
- Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, a security clearance is necessary for engagement teams managing sensitive work in the Federal Marketplace. Security clearance is a valuable asset in your professional portfolio, enhancing your credentials.
- ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian can offer up to $5,000 for referrals who stay employed for 90 days, based on candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
- Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting work, performance incentives are tied to each new client that employees assist in pursuing and supporting.
- Flexible Spending Account: FSAs let you pre‑tax cover eligible healthcare and daycare costs. You estimate your annual expenses and allocate part of each paycheck to your FSA.
- Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can choose supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment resulting solely from an accident.
- Short‑and Long‑Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to offer income protection during your recovery from a disability.
COMPANY CULTURE AND VALUES
- ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry‑leading practices.
- We help forward‑thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
- Our solution‑centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.
- Our core value, "Honor Above All," emphasizes integrity, overcoming challenges, and striving for excellence.
EEO & NON‑DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
ProSidian is committed to equal opportunity employment, assessing qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All information is kept confidential in line with EEO standards. The company supports the Hiring Our Heroes Program and the "I Hire Military" Initiative, encouraging all applicants—including veterans to apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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