Power Generation Project Engineer

Apex Systems; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K program

HSA

Employee stock purchase program

Education and training programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Power Generation Project Engineer for The Woodlands, TX, on-site, with travel 50–75% nationwide. You will lead electrical engineering activities for new power generation capital projects, focusing on relays, system modeling, and compliance, coordinating with owners' engineers and contractors.

You’ll contribute to commissioning, testing, and continuous improvement, ensuring design and construction meet contract requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; electrical preferred or considered
• Applicable professional experience in engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems required
• ETAP modeling and generator protection relays experience required

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams from contract development through commissioning and closeout.
• Perform engineering design reviews ensuring compliance with contracts, permits, codes, and utility standards.
• Provide technical support for combined-cycle electrical systems, relays, and system modeling.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors to resolve technical queries and manage design changes.
• Support commissioning to meet performance, reliability, and emissions requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ETAP modeling

Generator protection relays (SEL/Beckwith)

Microsoft Office 365

Emerson Ovation

Mitsubishi Netmation

Job description

## Job Description# Power Generation Project EngineerApply**Job#: 3057439****Job Description:**Power Generation Project Engineer**Location:** The Woodlands, Texas (On-site)**Alternate Location:** New Orleans, LouisianaRole OverviewThis technical engineering support role focuses on the management and coordination of technical aspects for new power generation capital projects. The selected candidate aligns engineering activities with corporate strategic, operational, and maintenance goals. This position supports the existing electrical resource with relays, system modeling, and related electrical work, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and best-practice implementation.Key Responsibilities* Support and lead cross-functional teams consisting of internal experts, owners' engineers, and technical consultants from contract development through commissioning and closeout.* Perform and manage engineering design reviews to assure compliance with contracts, permits, codes, and utility standards.* Provide technical engineering support for combined-cycle technology and electrical systems, focusing on relays and system modeling.* Coordinate with project managers to follow the project delivery system and ensure all engineering deliverables are completed.* Collaborate with contractors and vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries and manage potential design changes.* Support commissioning activities and ensure performance, reliability, and emissions testing conform to contract requirements.* Travel between 50% and 75% within the continental United States for equipment inspections, site visits, and commissioning support.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is required. An electrical engineering background is preferred, though other engineering disciplines will be considered.**Experience:** Applicable professional experience in engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems is required. Multiple experience levels will be considered, ranging from entry-level candidates to senior staff professionals with progressive expertise.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in ETAP modeling and experience with generator protection relays, such as SEL and Beckwith, are required. Candidates must possess strong technical writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.Preferred Qualifications* Professional Engineer license or Project Management Professional certification.* Fossil plant experience, specifically with combined-cycle gas turbine technology.* Experience with Emerson Ovation, Mitsubishi Netmation, or knowledge of NERC PRC standards.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with site teams and external stakeholders. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** FullTime**Location:** The Woodlands, TX, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** October 28, 2026**Pay Range:** $75,000 - $190,000