Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – Electrical Power Systems

Prismecs LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company-recognized holidays

Travel reimbursement for project work

Job summary

PRISMECS is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – Electrical Power Systems to lead technical projects in power generation, data center, and electrical infrastructure. Hybrid work in Houston with travel and strong customer-facing responsibilities.

The role combines hands-on engineering leadership with project management, requiring field execution, design reviews, and coordination with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related technical discipline.
• Significant directly relevant power-generation experience may also be considered.
• Experience managing or leading technical projects in a field environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support assigned PRISMECS projects from planning through execution, commissioning, and turnover.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, operations, site teams, customers, contractors, vendors, and company leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for electrical power generation and infrastructure projects.
• Help establish project priorities, schedules, deliverables, accountability, reporting, and resource requirements.
• Identify project risks, technical issues, schedule concerns, and scope gaps and drive them toward resolution.

Skills

project leadership

customer-facing

communication

problem solving

multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – Electrical Power Systems

Houston, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

Scalable Energy Systems Engineered for Reliability

We design, deploy, and support high-performance power infrastructure to maximize uptime and operational reliability.

Job Description

Location: Houston, Texas

Work Arrangement: Hybridwith Project Travel

Employment Type: Full-Time,W-2

Travel: Approximately 50%, based on project and business needs

Position Overview

PRISMECS is seeking an experienced Senior ProjectEngineer / Project Manager – Electrical Power Systems to provide technicalengineering leadership and project management support across our growingportfolio of power generation, temporary power, data center, electricalinfrastructure, and energy-related projects.

This is a senior, hands-on position designed for anelectrical professional who is equally comfortable providing technicalengineering support, working directly with field teams, managing projectexecution, and interacting with customers, vendors, contractors, and internalleadership.

The successful candidate will support projects from planningand engineering through installation, commissioning, operations support, andturnover while also helping strengthen project management and PMO executionacross PRISMECS.

This position requires a combination of electrical powersystems expertise, field experience, project leadership, and strongcustomer-facing capabilities .

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead and support assigned PRISMECS projects from planningthrough execution, commissioning, and turnover.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, operations,site teams, customers, contractors, vendors, and company leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on engineeringsupport for electrical power generation and infrastructure projects.
• Help establish project priorities, schedules, deliverables,accountability, reporting, and resource requirements.
• Identify project risks, technical issues, schedule concerns,and scope gaps and drive them toward resolution.
• Support project mobilization, field execution, closeout, andlessons learned.

Electrical Power Systems Engineering

• Provide engineering support for generator and distributedgeneration systems.
• Support generator paralleling, synchronization, controls,and associated Balance of Plant systems.
• Review and support MV/LV electrical distribution systems ,including transformers, switchgear, breakers, ATS systems, protective relays,and electrical controls.
• Develop, review, and modify single-line diagrams (SLDs),electrical layouts, interconnection drawings, cable schedules/routing, andAutoCAD/CAD drawings .
• Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, calculations,specifications, equipment documentation, and project requirements.
• Identify design, equipment, installation, or integrationissues and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Support electrical system studies, equipment selection,technical evaluations, and constructability reviews as required.

Field Execution & Commissioning

• Provide on-site technical leadership during installation,testing, energization, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, generator, controls, andsystem-integration issues.
• Coordinate with technicians, operators, engineers,contractors, OEM representatives, and customer personnel.
• Support commissioning plans, test procedures, punch lists,turnover documentation, and project closeout.
• Ensure project work is performed in accordance withapplicable technical requirements, safety expectations, and customer standards.

Project Management & PMO Support

• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurementcoordination, resource planning, risk management, and overall project delivery.
• Help strengthen PRISMECS' project management processes,documentation, reporting, communication, and accountability.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, action items,and open technical issues.
• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, operations,commercial, and field teams.
• Provide clear updates and reporting to leadership andcustomers.
• Support multiple active projects as business prioritiesrequire.

Customer & Business Support

• Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions,site visits, project reviews, and planning sessions.
• Develop strong working relationships with customers and keyproject stakeholders.
• Provide technical input during proposal development, projectscoping, and new opportunity evaluations.
• Support the transition of new business opportunities fromcommercial discussions into successful project execution.
• Identify additional customer or project opportunities whereappropriate and communicate them to PRISMECS leadership.

Travel & Work Arrangement

This position will involve a combination of remote/home-basedwork, Houston-based activities, and travel to PRISMECS project locations.

Candidates should anticipate approximately 50% travel,although actual travel may be higher or lower depending on project schedules,mobilizations, customer requirements, commissioning activities, and overallbusiness needs.

Field assignments may include extended periods at projectlocations followed by periods working remotely or from the Houston area. Thespecific schedule will be coordinated based on active project requirements.

PRISMECS will arrange or cover approved lodging for requiredproject assignments in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ElectricalEngineering Technology, or a closely related technical discipline preferred;significant directly relevant power-generation experience may also beconsidered.
• Strong professional experience in electrical power systems,power generation, industrial electrical infrastructure, or related energyprojects.
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading technicalprojects in a field environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of generator systems and electricalBalance of Plant.
• Experience with MV/LV electrical distribution,switchgear, transformers, breakers, ATS systems, protection, and controls .
• Understanding of generator paralleling and synchronization.
• Experience reviewing or developing electrical drawings,including SLDs and electrical layouts.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering/designsoftware.
• Experience supporting installation, testing, commissioning,troubleshooting, and startup activities.
• Strong project planning, coordination, documentation, andorganizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives,customers, engineers, field personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced,project-driven organization.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50%, or asrequired by project needs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to projectsites.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress towardprofessional licensure.
• PMP or other formal project-management certification.
• Experience with temporary or distributed power-generationprojects.
• Experience with CAT, Cummins, or other large generator/OEMsystems.
• Experience supporting data centers, industrial facilities,utilities, or critical-power infrastructure.
• Experience with commissioning and startup of generator andelectrical distribution systems.
• Experience working with medium-voltage systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project or PMO teams.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, electrical safetyrequirements, and applicable industry standards.

W-2 Employee Benefits & Support

As a full-time W-2 employee of PRISMECS, the selectedcandidate will be eligible to participate in applicable company employeebenefits, subject to eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and the termsof the applicable plans and policies.

Benefits and employee support may include:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Company-recognized holidays
• W-2 payroll and applicable employer-paid payroll taxes
• Approved business travel reimbursement
• Company-arranged or company-covered lodging for approvedproject assignments

Specific benefit elections, coverage details, eligibilitydates, and applicable waiting periods will be provided during the offer andonboarding process.

For roles requiring regular project travel, PRISMECS willalso work with the employee to coordinate approved travel and field-assignmentarrangements based on the needs of each project.