Senior Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to lead utility modernization and energy efficiency projects in industrial and commercial settings. You will conduct site surveys, analyze infrastructure, and develop investment‑grade cost estimates while coordinating with clients and internal/external teams to deliver high‑quality designs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with preferred credentials such as PE, CEM, or LEED AP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5–10 years of experience in development, design, or delivery of utility system modernization or energy efficiency projects.
• Experience supporting industrial and/or commercial projects.
• Technical experience with utility, HVAC, mechanical, or related infrastructure systems.
• Ability to independently manage engineering work and coordinate with clients, internal teams, and external partners.
• PE license or Certified Energy Manager (preferred) or LEED AP credential (preferred).
• Strong financial and economic analysis, including lifecycle cost analysis and ROI evaluation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and collect data to establish baselines and identify client needs.
• Analyze facility infrastructure and operating conditions to find energy and water efficiency opportunities.
• Perform feasibility studies and technical evaluations for utility modernization.
• Develop project scopes, engineering assumptions, savings calculations, and investment‑grade cost estimates.
• Prepare technical recommendations, project economics, and supporting documentation for proposals.
• Lead design engineering activities to ensure quality and alignment with objectives.
• Coordinate internal and external engineering resources to deliver design work on time and within scope.
• Manage engineering support during implementation, including design‑build coordination and integration of incentives.

Skills

Client coordination

Project management

Financial analysis

Lifecycle cost analysis

Business case development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE license / professional certification (preferred)

Tools

Professional certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and collect technical, operational, utility, and cost data to establish project baselines and identify client needs.
• Analyze facility infrastructure, utility systems, and operating conditions to identify energy, water, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Perform feasibility studies and technical evaluations for utility modernization and energy efficiency solutions.
• Develop project scopes, engineering assumptions, savings calculations, and investment‑grade cost estimates.
• Prepare technical recommendations, project economics, and supporting documentation for client proposals and decision‑making.
• Lead design engineering activities for approved projects, ensuring technical quality and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate internal and external engineering resources to deliver design work on schedule and within scope.
• Manage engineering support for project implementation, including design‑build coordination, technical reviews, and integration of applicable incentives or funding opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5-10 years of experience in development, design, or delivery of utility system modernization, energy efficiency, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting industrial and/or commercial projects.
• Technical experience with utility, HVAC, mechanical, or related infrastructure systems.
• Ability to independently manage engineering work and coordinate with clients, internal teams, and external partners.
• PE license, Certified Energy Manager credential, LEED AP credential, or similar professional certification (preferred).
• Strong financial and economic analysis, including lifecycle cost analysis, ROI evaluation, and development of business cases for capital infrastructure improvements (preferred).