Power Project Engineer

Venture Global LNG; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG is looking for a Power Project Engineer to join their team in Louisiana. The role involves technical coordination, managing project documentation, and supporting safety programs at their LNG facility.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in electrical systems and power generation equipment. Strong communication skills and a team player mindset are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience with electrical power systems.
• Able to read detailed construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between EPC and suppliers for technical issues.
• Support safety programs and quality control.
• Manage the power island RFI process.

Skills

Electrical power distribution systems

Power generation equipment

Water treatment systems

Communication skills

Team player mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Construction drawings

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long‑term, low‑cost provider of American‑produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana‑based export projects serve the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long‑term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid‑scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

Power Project Engineer

Location

Plaquemines, Louisiana (Point Celeste, LA)

Summary

This role will be based at our Plaquemines LNG facility in Point Celeste, LA and will focus on power plant project engineering and coordination with EPC contractors and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Focal point for technical issues and coordination between EPC and owner‑furnished equipment suppliers; liaise with home office engineering for technical issue resolution that cannot be resolved onsite.
• Participate in the project safety program through safety walks, attending safety reviews, and providing safety input into designs, procedures, and activities.
• Manage the power island RFI process between EPC and owners’ equipment suppliers.
• Review drawings issued by EPC and equipment suppliers.
• Identify quality issues related to defective or non‑conforming workmanship or materials; work closely with the construction team to ensure contractors meet project drawings and specifications.
• Research code issues and obtain necessary approvals with subject matter experts.
• Attend kick‑off and review meetings while interacting with EPC contractors.
• Support systems completion process, including completion of ITRs and PLIs; ensure punch list items are prepared, collated, and cleared expediently.
• Support commissioning activities for power island systems; ensure systems are complete and prerequisites have been met; coordinate interfaces as required.
• Support management of change processes.
• Review installation plans, documents, and requirements specific to the area of responsibility and ensure clear communication to the construction team; actively support constructability programs and communicate constructability issues to discipline engineers.
• Understand industry standards, applicable regulatory codes and requirements, and company standards.
• Assist in development and review of turnover dossiers.
• Attend project progress meetings and deliver a status of site engineering activities.
• Build relationships with contractor project engineering counterparts.
• Understand contractual requirements and communicate these to the team.
• Actively support safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with design, construction, or operation of electrical power distribution systems and power generation equipment; experience representing asset owners is a plus.
• Team player with a mindset to work with a global team and diverse cultures.
• Strong desire to take ownership of deliverables.
• Experience with water treatment systems is a plus.
• Experience with systems completion, commissioning, or turnaround activities is a plus.
• Able to read detailed construction drawings and specifications, including P&IDs and one‑lines.
• Working knowledge of power generation rotating equipment operation, including gas turbines, steam turbines, and pumps.
• Excellent technical, practical, and communication skills.
• Candidate will be required to travel domestically.
• Experience working on projects with multiple interfaces.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.