Staff Project Engineer

Bradsby Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradsby Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to support the development, execution, commissioning, and operation of large-scale energy infrastructure projects serving the data center industry. This role works closely with the COO and project leadership across the full lifecycle from early development through startup and ongoing operations.

The ideal candidate brings a broad engineering background in heavy industrial facilities and the ability to coordinate multi-discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial facilities or large capital projects.
• Experience in oil refining and petrochemical processing, natural gas processing or midstream infrastructure, chemical manufacturing, conventional power generation or industrial utilities, or other large-scale industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, engineering design, and facility operations.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and solve complex engineering challenges.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support early-stage project development, including feasibility assessments, conceptual engineering, site evaluations, and equipment selection.
• Develop and review engineering scopes, technical specifications, design documents, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support throughout detailed design, procurement, construction, and project execution.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges across mechanical, process, electrical, and other systems.
• Support commissioning, startup, performance testing, and facility turnover activities.
• Assist with operational troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and performance optimization.
• Serve as a technical resource to the COO and project team, communicating risks and solutions.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Staff Engineer

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Reports to: COO

Position Overview

Seeking a versatile Senior Staff Engineer to support the development, execution, commissioning, and operation of large-scale energy infrastructure projects serving the data center industry.

Working closely with the COO and project leadership, this individual will provide technical support across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage development and conceptual engineering through construction, commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background in heavy industrial facilities and the ability to work across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support early-stage project development, including technical feasibility assessments, conceptual engineering, site evaluations, and equipment selection.
• Develop and review engineering scopes, technical specifications, design documents, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and other technical stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support throughout detailed design, procurement, construction, and project execution.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges involving mechanical, process, electrical, and other industrial systems.
• Support commissioning, startup, performance testing, and facility turnover activities.
• Assist with operational troubleshooting, equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and performance optimization.
• Serve as a technical resource to the COO and project team, communicating engineering recommendations, project risks, and solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial facilities or large capital projects.
• Experience in one or more of the following industries:
  • Oil refining and petrochemical processing
  • Natural gas compression, processing, or midstream infrastructure
  • Chemical manufacturing and industrial processing
  • Conventional power generation or industrial utilities
  • Other large-scale industrial facilities
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, engineering design, and facility operations.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and solve complex engineering challenges.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate

A technically strong, hands-on engineer with broad industrial experience who enjoys working across project development, engineering execution, and plant operations. The successful candidate will be adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working directly with executive leadership in a growing infrastructure business.