Power Systems Project Engineer — Site & Submittals Lead

Nixon Power Services

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Nixon Power Services is seeking a Full Time Professional in Raleigh, NC to lead power distribution projects. You will coordinate installation, commissioning, and submittals, working with sales, aftermarket, contractors, and end users to ensure project success.

The role requires travel up to 50%, strong leadership and communication, and experience with large power distribution systems and UPS/generator equipment. A related engineering degree and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

2+ years of technical experience with large power distribution systems, three phase UPS systems, switchgear, generators, or batteries.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time; as well as unplanned travel, as needed.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, project management, or a related field preferred.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
Ability to travel to job sites as needed.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong ability to lead, persuade, motivate, and influence others.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical liaison, ensuring project integrity in terms of scope, installation, and commissioning.
Facilitate clear and timely communication between the sales team, aftermarket team, contractors, and end users.
Review, assess, and resolve submittal comments and technical design issues.
Track and manage milestone achievements within project schedules.
Provide project status updates and issue resolutions to Nixon management as required.
Collaborate with sales representatives, sales management, contractors, and application engineers to finalize BOM and customer delivery requirements.
Attend submittal review meetings, making necessary updates to documents and drawings.
Work with vendors to compile submittal documents and ensure timely completion by the submittal coordinator.
Coordinate communications among all stakeholders to meet milestone targets.
Attend and lead project meetings, including kickoff meetings, submittal reviews, and site commissioning.
Ensure accurate installations and startup processes during site meetings.
Engage Nixon field service teams before shipping equipment to customers.
Schedule and lead site service kickoff meetings with field service teams before startup.
Perform other duties as assigned.