Onsite Power Plant Engineering Manager — Contract

System One; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a major on-site effort for a 1,200-MW combined-cycle natural gas power project in Lee County, Texas. The project is under construction and expected to run through 2028.

You will act as the primary on-site interface among the Owner, EPC contractor, OEM, and Owner’s Engineer, driving coordination, technical reviews, and timely issue resolution. Strong on-site leadership and a bachelor’s degree in engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Strong power generation project experience, preferably with combined cycle power plant experience.
• Experience on site during active construction and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of document control, RFIs, submittals, QA/QC, and turnover activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-site engineering and project coordination resource, supporting the Owner’s team and interfacing daily with site leadership, engineering, construction, and key contractors.
• Coordinate and help expedite technical reviews, engineering decisions, and drawing/comment resolution to support project execution.
• Support management of RFIs, technical clarifications, design questions, and field issues across multiple disciplines, with emphasis on timely follow-up and closure.
• Monitor engineering and construction activities for alignment with contract documents, design intent, and project requirements.
• Provide technical and project-management support for major interfaces among the Owner, EPC Contractor, OEM, and discipline leads.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

System One is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a major on-site effort for a 1,200-MW combined-cycle natural gas power project in Lee County, Texas. The project is under construction and expected to run through 2028.

You will act as the primary on-site interface among the Owner, EPC contractor, OEM, and Owner’s Engineer, driving coordination, technical reviews, and timely issue resolution. Strong on-site leadership and a bachelor’s degree in engineering are required.