Power Plant Project Engineer & Upgrades Lead

Mitsubishi Power Aero; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Aero in Connecticut seeks a Project Engineer to deliver aeroderivative power plant installations and aftermarket upgrades from proposal to commissioning. You will coordinate multi-discipline teams, manage scope, schedule and costs, communicate with customers, and ensure on-time, compliant project execution while mitigating risks.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial power experience, proficiency in reading engineering drawings, SAP and MS Project, and a customer-focused

Qualifications

• Experience in power plant construction or industrial equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Customer-focused with strong communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support bid and proposal phases to align scope with contract specs.
• Coordinate scope and deliverables post-award and manage design changes.
• Summarize technical activities, risks, and spend vs. budget.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery and complete documentation.
• Provide technical leadership to field teams during construction and commissioning.
• Support Aftermarket projects with smaller-scope upgrades.
• Prioritize EH&S considerations in dealings with stakeholders.

Skills

Power plant construction/industrial

Project management

Budget and risk management

Scheduling and planning

Cross-time zone coordination

Reading drawings/schematics

Customer relationship management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

SAP

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Electrical, Power Plant, or Marine Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

Job description

Mitsubishi Power Aero in Connecticut seeks a Project Engineer to deliver aeroderivative power plant installations and aftermarket upgrades from proposal to commissioning. You will coordinate multi-discipline teams, manage scope, schedule and costs, communicate with customers, and ensure on-time, compliant project execution while mitigating risks.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial power experience, proficiency in reading engineering drawings, SAP and MS Project, and a customer-focused