Project Engineer III - EPC Construction

Powersecure-Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

401(k) plan

Vacation/PTO

FSA/HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks an Energy Project Engineer III to lead engineering work for energy efficiency and production projects at customer facilities. The role includes managing energy studies, analyses, and project development, and overseeing construction projects from award through design and implementation.

Requires 5–10 years in similar project work, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and ability to travel to facilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with development/implementation of mechanical and electrical system projects in customer facilities.
• Responsible for site investigations, energy-use analysis, savings calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Manages engineering and design activities for design-build projects.
• Works with customers, vendors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to lead projects through development.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication, analytical skills, and building systems expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility and system investigations to identify energy efficiency opportunities.
• Lead and finalize engineering studies and analyses.
• Support sales teams through technical customer engagement.
• Lead and manage design engineering efforts for construction projects.
• Prepare and finalize reports and project documentation.
• Comply with workplace and customer-site safety requirements.

Skills

HVAC design

Electrical systems

Project management

Energy analysis

MS Office

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Job Category : Engineering, Procurement & Construction

Requisition Number : PROJE003343

• Posted : August 7, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Summary

The Energy Project Engineer III leads engineering work to develop and implement energy efficiency and energy production projects for customer facilities. Projects include energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy systems, and distributed energy installations. The roleis responsible formanaging and conducting engineering studies, analyses, and project development, while overseeing awarded mechanical and electrical construction projects from award through design and supporting implementation.

Qualification Requirements

• Extensive experience with development and/or implementation of mechanical and electrical system projects in customer facilities.
• Responsible for site investigations, energy-use analysis, savings calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Manages engineering and design activities for design-build projects.
• Works with customers, vendors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to lead projects through development.
• Mustpossessstrong written and verbal communication, analytical skills, and building systemsexpertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Equivalent technical qualifications and experience in project management, building automation controls, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems may be considered.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in similar project work.
• Experience conducting engineering studies, analyzing energy-consuming systems, and preparing technical reports.
• Experience implementing facility infrastructure projects.
• Able to travel to customer facilities for building surveys.

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC and mechanical system design and operation.
• Knowledge of utility billing systems including electric, natural gas, water, and related infrastructure.
• Extensive understanding of facility electrical systems and equipment.
• Advanced energy analysis methods for building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience developing and implementing building mechanical and electrical projects.
• Knowledge of measurement and verification (M&V) methods.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and related business software.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Strong communicationand coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Essential Functions

• Lead facility and system investigations toidentifyenergy efficiency opportunities.
• Lead andfinalizeengineering studies and analyses.
• Support sales teams through technical customer engagement.
• Lead and manage design engineering efforts for construction projects.
• Prepare andfinalizereports and project documentation.
• Comply withworkplace and customer-site safety requirements.

Physical Demands

• Travel to customer facilities to conduct field surveys.
• Primarily office-based with periodic site visits. Facilities may include industrial and construction environments requiring strict adherence to site safety requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

About Us

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. This position is not open to third-party recruiters.

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