Project Engineering Manager, Power

AtkinsRéalis; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Flexible work options

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A global engineering services organization is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams on power projects from their Bothell, WA location. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of engineering experience, with significant exposure to power plant systems. Responsibilities include supervising teams, developing project plans, and ensuring successful project execution. The role entails effective communication with clients and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for strong leadership and technical expertise in power generation systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of engineering experience including two years in a leadership role.
• Significant experience in power plant design or operations preferred.
• Experience developing technical reports and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Develop project work plans and engineering execution plans.
• Monitor and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces among technical groups.

Skills

Leadership

Technical understanding of power plant systems

Project execution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineering Manager – Power to lead multi‑discipline engineering teams on complex power projects, with a strong emphasis on simple cycle and combined cycle power generation. This role is ideal for an engineering leader with deep technical understanding of power plant systems, proven project execution experience, and the ability to drive schedule, quality, and budget performance across cross‑functional engineering teams.

Location: Bothell, WA (we also consider candidates in other US locations near an AtkinsRealis office).

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead and supervise multi‑discipline engineering teams, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project work plans, engineering execution plans, and discipline‑level scope definitions.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces across mechanical, piping, electrical, civil/structural, I&C, and other technical groups.
• Support problem resolution for complex engineering challenges, especially within simple cycle and combined cycle power plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, steam cycles, balance of plant systems, and auxiliary systems.

Project Controls & Execution

• Work with Project Management and project controls staff to develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Support a robust change‑management program, ensuring scope, hours, and cost impacts are accurately identified and communicated.
• Monitor engineering progress, productivity, quality control, and document control; implement corrective actions or recovery plans when required.
• Review project reports, schedules, and cost performance data to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.

Client, Stakeholder & Subconsultant Coordination

• Support the Project Manager during client meetings and technical presentations.
• May participate in contract negotiations focusing on technical delivery requirements.
• Monitor and coordinate subconsultants' performance, technical deliverables, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings with clients, permitting agencies, and other external stakeholders.

Business Development Support

• Contribute to proposal efforts, including development of scope, labor estimates, assumptions, and written technical content.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities and promote the firm's technical capabilities to existing and prospective clients.
• Participate in opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and preparation of qualifications/experience packages.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project, team, or business needs.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of engineering experience, including at least two years in a senior technical or leadership role.
• Significant experience in power plant design, execution, or operations is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing and reviewing calculations, P&IDs, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Background in industrial facilities or other energy generation systems is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑discipline engineering teams and coordinate complex technical work.
• Strong understanding of power plant thermodynamics, heat‑transfer systems, fluid dynamics, and equipment selection.
• Familiarity with EPC delivery models, engineering design processes, and industry standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent the firm to clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

Rewards & Benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.