Project Engineer

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC); Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative in Glen Allen, Virginia seeks a Project Engineer to support combustion turbine power plant, transmission, and diesel operations from the home office. The role prepares technical recommendations and reports, coordinates annual equipment testing, and guides remedial actions across departments.

As the technical lead, the engineer evaluates capital improvement and maintenance projects in collaboration with engineering consultants to ensure reliable, cost-effective

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Department's electrical projects and tasks for generation, transmission, and operations stakeholders.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve issues by developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Prepare and present technical recommendations and reports to the operations department.
• Review engineers' technical recommendations and reports prior to submission to

Job description

Job Details

Description

Incorporated in 1948, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) provides reliable, cost-effective, environmentally balanced, wholesale electric services to our 11-member distribution cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Our core business is generating, purchasing, and delivering electricity to our members. ODEC is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative that operates for the benefit of our members, who are our owners. Our home office is located in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Purpose of Job

Seeking a creative, energetic, and passionate engineering professional to serve as a Project Engineer in the Glen Allen, VA home office. This position supports combustion turbine power plant, transmission, and diesel operations, as well as other internal departments. The position prepares and presents technical recommendations and reports; coordinates and oversees annual equipment testing for operations, regulatory agencies, and third parties; and identifies, resolves, and manages remedial actions. It serves as the technical lead in recommending and evaluating potential capital improvement and maintenance projects in collaboration with engineering consultants.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Department's electrical projects and tasks for generation, transmission, and operations stakeholders.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve issues by developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Prepare and present technical recommendations and reports to the operations department.
• Review engineers' technical recommendations and reports prior to submission to