Project Manager-Power Generation (Liberty Projects)

Northeast - Western Energy Systems USA, LLC, an INNIO Jenbacher Business (\"NES-WES\"); Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA, LLC, a division of INNIO, is seeking a Project Manager - Power Generation Systems to join the engineering team. You will provide field and engineering support for continuous duty and standby power systems, coordinating commissioning and field testing.

Ideal candidates have strong project management skills, experience with electrical and mechanical equipment, and the ability to travel domestically.

Qualifications

• Project management experience in engineering or energy projects.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily commitment and fast decision execution.
• Maintain organized files and ensure access for stakeholders.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and support field and engineering teams.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and field testing activities.
• Support multiple sites and time zones with effective communication.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Customer service

Documentation

Education

US citizenship or permanent residency

Valid driver's license

Project management experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle.

As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions.

INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Summary

NES WES has been in business for over 50 years and is known for our great customer service, innovative solution development and ability to adapt to changing markets. We hire the best in their fields -results-focused professionals with the skills to achieve project goals across multiple industries. Do you want to make a difference with your work?

Location

The Project Manager - Power Generation Systems role will ideally be located in the Midland, TX and/or El Reno, OK. areas. It could also be based in the greater Northern California region with frequent travel to customer locations. Office presence at the Brea, CA location is occasionally required.

Overview

Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA, LLC, a division of INNIO is looking for a Project Manager - Power Generation Systems to join the team. Working as part of our engineering team you will be responsible for field and engineering support for continuous duty and standby power generation systems inclusive of electrical and mechanical equipment. This position provides technical support to engineers, field installation support and coordination, commissioning and field testing.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• Project management or project execution experience
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S Permanent Resident status
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Dutes/Responsibilities

• Provide commitment in daily activities
• Have ability to execute decisions with speed and conviction
• Keep well organized files and provide accessibility to others inside and outside of the department
• Demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Work under pressure, meet deadlines and be flexible in working on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, computer and technical communication and presentation skills
• Work independently from home, job sites, office and other locations supporting multiple time zones
• Be a high energy, self-starter capable of initiating, building, and sustaining productive relationships.

A Minimum Of Five (5) Years’ Experience With

• Electrical and mechanical equipment components and systems
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Managing a high workload: multi-tasking, multi-organizing, delivering contributions with multiple projects with sometimes conflicting resource requirements
• Direct involvement with moving mechanical systems and energized electrical circuits
• Managing supply chains, shipping, Customs and importation requirements
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, operating systems and internet communications

Accountabilities

• Ability to learn and develop skills to manage and produce results in a fast-paced growing business.
• Ability to make rational and realistic decisions that are based on logical assumptions.
• Proactive attitude towards confronting and resolving problems.
• Ability to effectively express and present ideas or tasks to an individual or to a group
• Ability to travel and remain overnight as required, including international destinations
• Results driven: Taking ownership, sense of urgency, hands-on when and where necessary, pro-active.
• Works independently, takes initiative and completes challenging assignments
• Proven ability to work as a team member and collaborate with others
• Strong customer communication and resource management skills
• Reviews and verifies project documentation for completeness, format and compliance with contract requirements.
• Confers with engineers, managers, contractors, customers and others to discuss project, prepare documents or modify contract schedules.
• Manage Technical Equipment and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning and performance testing reports with project engineers and Commissioning Director. Develop and package reports for submission to manufacturers, customer(s), and corporate database.
• Work independently and as part of a team to facilitate installation of power plant equipment and systems.
• Assist customers, engineers, and contractors with electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment through stages of project development, delivery, commissioning, training, and on-going customer support.
• Coordinate plant pre-start activities, commissioning and field testing through commercial operation.
• Provide non-technical support to project engineers
• Be the positive face of the company to the customer
• Other duties as assigned

Environmental Job Requirements And Working Conditions

The work environment and physical working characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Person in this position needs to regularly visit customer and vendor locations
• Hybrid office/home/field working conditions.
• Person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and occasionally visit customer sites.
• Must have the ability to walk/stand throughout the day

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time