Senior Project Engineer

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Generation Project Engineer at the Senior or Principal level to lead engineering efforts for large-scale utility generation capital projects, including natural gas plants, CCGT, renewables, and energy storage. The role acts as engineering lead and technical coordinator across internal teams, EPC contractors, developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.

It emphasizes leadership, project execution, communication, and issue resolution rather than hands-on design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 4+ years for Senior Engineer or 8+ years for Principal Engineer.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
• Experience reviewing design packages, technical specifications, and deliverables.
• Experience leading design reviews and RFI management.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: PE license, power generation, natural gas/CCGT, utility, EPC, Owner’s Engineer, solar, wind, or BESS experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as engineering lead and technical coordinator across internal teams, EPC contractors, developers, OEMs, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Focus on engineering leadership, project execution, communication, and issue resolution rather than hands‑on design.
• Lead engineering efforts on large utility-scale capital projects across natural gas, CCGT, renewables, and battery storage.
• Engage with contractors, consultants, vendors, and engineering teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Design review leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

PE license

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Generation Project Engineer at the Senior or Principal level to support large-scale utility generation capital projects. The role supports projects including natural gas plants, combined cycle facilities, renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and major retrofits.

This person will act as an engineering lead and technical coordinator, working across internal engineering teams, EPC contractors, developers, OEMs, consultants, and project stakeholders. The focus is on engineering leadership, project execution, communication, and issue resolution, rather than hands-on design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
• 4+ years engineering experience for Senior Engineer or 8+ years for Principal Engineer
• Large capital project experience across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts
• Ability to review design packages, technical specifications, and engineering deliverables
• Experience leading design reviews and RFI management
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, vendors, and engineering teams
• Strong communication, organization, and technical problem-solving skills
• Preferred: PE license, power generation, natural gas/CCGT, utility, EPC, Owner’s Engineer, solar, wind, or BESS experience

Why this Role

• Lead engineering efforts on large, utility-scale capital projects
• Exposure to a diverse generation portfolio spanning natural gas, CCGT, renewables, and battery storage
• High-visibility role working directly with EPCs, OEMs, developers, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence projects throughout the full lifecycle from design through commissioning
• Strong fit for experienced engineers looking to move further into technical leadership and major-project ownership