Power Plant Project Engineer: Lead Construction & Delivery

Kiewit; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid parental and maternity leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

TIC Power (TICP), a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, seeks an experienced Project Engineer to provide technical, administrative, and operational support to construction project teams across the project lifecycle. You will coordinate documentation, support planning and scheduling, manage technical information, and facilitate field-office communication.

Responsibilities include reviewing deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, mentoring staff, and driving safety and quality programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering or project management experience in industrial, power, infrastructure, oil & gas, or heavy civil construction.
• Experience leading engineering functions across multiple projects.
• PE license preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Civil/Construction/ME/EE or related field.
• Knowledge of scheduling, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance and technical support to project teams through all construction phases.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, submittals, and design changes.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and support constructability reviews.
• Partner with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Superintendents to develop execution strategies.
• Support project planning, scheduling, cost forecasting, and risk management.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Assist with project startup, execution, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering activities align with corporate safety standards.
• Support quality assurance and quality control programs across district projects.
• Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure technical compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Mentor and develop Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and other engineering staff.
• Provide coaching, training, and career development opportunities for district personnel.
• Assist with workforce planning, recruiting, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and engineering partners.
• Support proposal development, estimating efforts, and business development activities.
• Participate in client meetings and represent the company on technical matters.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Construction management software

Project controls systems

Job description

TIC Power (TICP), a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, seeks an experienced Project Engineer to provide technical, administrative, and operational support to construction project teams across the project lifecycle. You will coordinate documentation, support planning and scheduling, manage technical information, and facilitate field-office communication.

Responsibilities include reviewing deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, mentoring staff, and driving safety and quality programs