Project Engineer 5

HOLT Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Group is seeking a Project Engineer 5 in San Antonio to lead power generation projects from initiation through startup and commissioning. You will manage milestones, budgets, and provide technical support while collaborating with stakeholders and leadership to align project goals with company strategy.

The role requires strong engineering and project management skills, 8+ years of experience, and a willingness to travel up to 30% for site activities.

Qualifications

• Mastery of engineering and project management disciplines.
• Ability to influence project strategy and budgets.
• Excellent communication and leadership with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Power Generation projects from initiation through startup and commissioning.
• Manage budgets, milestones, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Collaborate with executives to align objectives with long-term goals.
• Mentor team and drive technical excellence across PSD.

Skills

Engineering mastery

Project management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Project Engineer 5

Department: Power Systems Division (PSD)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Antonio

Description

The Project Engineer 5 is responsible for the success of Power Generation Projects from the initiation phase through startup and commissioning. This person is the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Also responsible for developing and executing on milestones, managing budgets, and providing technical support to all PSD customers.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Leads high-impact projects and drives technical innovation.
• Assists sales representative in the preparation of project cost estimates.
• Reviews projects for accuracy and completeness as well as the alignment of company goals.
• Manages stakeholder communication and project workflows.
• Ensures compliance with industry regulations and company standard.
• Defines project goals and strategic direction.
• Conducts in-depth reviews of completed projects to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement, ensuring continuous growth and learning.
• Represents the company in high-level stakeholder meetings, negotiating project terms and resolving conflicts to maintain productive relationships.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to provide technical leadership and resolve highly complex engineering challenges.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to align project objectives with broader organizational strategies and long‑term goals.
• Develops long-term process improvements and best practices.
• Advises leadership on technical and business matters.
• Mentors team at all levels and drives technical excellence.
• Leads team in process implementation and change management.
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of engineering and project management disciplines.
• Ability to influence market segment-wide project strategy.
• Strategic thinking to identify growth opportunities and implement improvements.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls effectively.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Superior communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders, executives, and cross‑functional teams.
• Expertise in risk assessment, budgeting, and resource planning.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field of study required.
• 8+ years in project engineering, planning, or related roles.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Travel

• Up to 30%, overnight travel required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position, standing, and walking; additionally, occasionally kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladder

Work Environment

• This job is generally performed in a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoor conditions on jobsite.
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

Disclaimer

• Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.