Sr. Project Engineering Program Manager

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 152,834,000 - 206,775,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Engineering Program Manager for a 2-year contract focused on capital projects within the GPFS department, with TVA standards compliance and QA/QC oversight.

The role leads multi-discipline engineering efforts, manages budgets and schedules, and coordinates with vendors, partners, and management. Local/Regional candidates in Chattanooga/Knoxville/Nashville area; limited remote option (60-70%).

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent education/experience.
• Experience: 8+ years in utility engineering and technical support, including project management, engineering, environment, safety, and contract management.
• Licenses/Certifications: PE license and PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate goals into specific project engineering activities and provide leadership and technical direction to the project team.
• Lead studies and designs, including drawings, specs, BOMs, procurement specs, and QA/QC plans.
• Provide engineering oversight for multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil, structural) with minimal supervision.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and schedules to meet safety, quality, and environmental targets.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, standards, and contractor performance for project design and execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Budget management

Procurement

QA/QC

Contract management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Project Engineering Program Manager.

This is a 2Year contract with the largest public energy provider in the U.S.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required

Hourly Rate: $62.75/hour (W2)

Residency: Local or Regional candidates only. Individuals need to be in the Chattanooga/Knoxville/Nashville areas.

Limited remote option: 60-70% of the work can be done remotely.

Proposed start date: 10/05/26

Proposed end date: 09/29/28

Duration: 2 Year Contract

Job Description

This position is responsible for all engineering and technical oversight associated with assigned capital projects developed and executed by the respective department within GPFS.

Duties include development of engineering contracts, control of project design, compliance with TVA & industry standards, QA/QC, and management of engineering budgets & schedules.

For assigned projects, this position leads engineering for scoping, study, design, procurement, construction, and ensures replication of engineering solutions.

This role establishes and communicates engineering priorities to contract partners, project team members, and management.

It also provides leadership and technical direction to the project design and execution team while ensuring quality products from design firms, contractors, and OEMs meet or exceed project requirements.

• 1. Decision-making authority and accountability to translate the goals and strategies into specific project engineering and work plan activities while providing leadership and technical direction to the project team.
• 2. Resolves conflicts and gains consensus between vendors, partners, engineering, construction, and management for projects.
• 3. Lead studies and designs, including drawings, engineering specifications, calculations, purchasing requisitions, bills of materials, procurement specifications, QA/QC plans, factory acceptance, etc.
• 4. Provide technical direction for mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil, and structural engineering for project teams implementing various multi-disciplined projects with minimal assistance from others.
• 5. Manage and be accountable for project engineering budgets, forecasts, and schedules to support project completion within pre-established targets, including metrics for safety, quality, and environmental goals.
• 6. Provide engineering oversight and governance of engineered equipment suppliers, including purchasing components.
• 7. Ensure product quality from contract engineering and construction partners, and compliance with company processes, procedures, and standards associated with project design and associated documentation.
• 8. Manage, track, control, and evaluate engineering performance for continuous improvement and innovation through engineering contracts to execute engineering for projects utilizing matrix teams.
• 9. Translate goals and strategies into specific initiatives and work plan activities.
• 10. Supports all project engineering and technical functions, including development, design, equipment selection, procurement, project management, and construction management.

Minimum Qualifications

Education - B.S. Degree in Engineering or other related technical discipline; or equivalent education, training & experience

Experience: Must have a minimum of 8 or more years of experience in utility engineering and technical support functions. Experience with utility project management, engineering, environmental, operational practices, construction, health & safety, project planning & execution, and contract development & management is also required.

Certification/License, etc. Professional engineering license and project management certification are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Must have the ability to analyze complex technical and managerial problems to determine optimal solutions. Must have a strong understanding of multi-discipline engineering roles to facilitate effective teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. Must demonstrate sound judgment, decision-making, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills as a leader on project teams. Must have a thorough understanding of procurement, contract management, processes & procedures, and be familiar with utility engineering standards.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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