Project Engineer

Energy Drive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Drive Systems is seeking a senior Project Engineer to lead the technical delivery of complex industrial projects across North America. Based in Houston, you will own design reviews, commissioning and client handover, ensuring safety, quality and through-life performance.

You’ll bring 10+ years in heavy industrial engineering, a background in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, and hands-on experience with MV/LV systems and VFDs, plus familiarity with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider or

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering heavy industrial engineering projects.
• Background in Electrical Engineering, Automation or Mechatronics.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV electrical systems and VFDs.
• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider or ABB platforms.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting in live industrial environments.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel across North America (mainly mid-west).

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of projects involving MV/LV electrical systems and VFDs.
• Oversee commissioning, troubleshooting and client handover.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely and to high engineering standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation

Mechatronics

English fluency

Travel across North America

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Schneider PLC

ABB equipment

Job description

Project Engineer, North America

Energy Drive Systems is a global leader in industrial energy efficiency, delivering Intelligent Motor Control and Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) solutions to heavy industry. As we continue expanding across North Ameirca, we're looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex projects throughout the region.

This is a senior, field-based role for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership—from technical design reviews through commissioning, optimisation and final client handover.

What You\'ll Be Doing

You\'ll lead the technical delivery of projects involving:

• Medium & Low Voltage electrical systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Industrial automation and PLC/SCADA systems
• Energy optimisation and industrial process improvements
• Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)
• Commissioning, troubleshooting and client handover

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you\'ll ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest engineering standards.

Requirements

We\'re looking for someone with:

• 10+ years\' experience delivering heavy industrial engineering projects
• A background in Electrical Engineering, Automation or Mechatronics
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV electrical systems and Variable Frequency Drives
• Experience with industrial automation platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider or ABB
• Commissioning and troubleshooting experience within live industrial environments
• Professional fluency in English
• Willingness to travel across North America (mainly mid-west)

Experience within steel, mining, manufacturing, utilities, process industries or other heavy industrial environments would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

At Energy Drive Systems, you\'ll work on challenging industrial projects that deliver measurable improvements in energy efficiency and operational performance. You\'ll collaborate with experienced engineering professionals, contribute to innovative solutions and play a key role in helping heavy industry reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

If you\'re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while working on projects across North America, we\'d love to hear from you.