Power Project Engineer

Job Title: Midland Basin Power Project Engineer

Location: Spring, TX (occasional travel required to Midland) OR Midland, TX

Schedule: M-F, 40-50hrs/week

Duration: 1-year W2 contract (possibility of extension)

Position Overview

The Power Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical infrastructure projects. This role performs engineering evaluations, supports project development activities, and helps ensure projects are completed within established budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include reviewing technical information, supporting regulatory compliance, resolving project issues, and providing engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

The position works under established procedures and guidance while coordinating with project teams and contractors to ensure successful project delivery. The role may also provide backup support to the Project Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Invitation to Tender (ITT) development, bid evaluations, and contractor selection activities.
• Participates in identification & sourcing long lead equipment, assuring Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contractor support until equipment is assigned to the contractor.
• Coordinate development of Gate 3 project deliverables within the capital project management process.
• Coordinate development and implementation of Functional Interaction Plans.
• Facilitate project issue identification and resolution activities.
• Coordinate change requests and support change authorization processes.
• Ensure assigned project scope is completed in alignment with project objectives.
• Work with project teams and functional personnel to verify that engineering design and construction activities comply with project specifications and standards.
• Serve as a key interface between the project team and contractors.
• Support smooth transitions between project development and execution phases.
• Lead project team activities related to the application of project management systems and processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering - strong preference for Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, project management, and project controls activities across multiple assignments.
• Previous experience supporting electrical substation and transmission line projects.
• Broad, multidisciplinary project experience gained through multiple technical and project assignments.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, specifications, and work processes, particularly those related to high-voltage electrical facilities and applicable U.S. regulations and standards, including NEC and API 14F.
• Understanding of the specification and selection of electrical equipment and systems, including transformers, switchgear, reclosers, protective relays, high-voltage and medium-voltage power cables.
• Knowledge of electrical grid design, operations, and transmission system capabilities.
• Knowledgeable of ERCOT and/or SPP grid design, operation, and capabilities
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, planning, and stakeholder interface capabilities.
• Ability to perform effectively under demanding schedules, changing priorities, and heavy workloads.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience using PLS-CADD is preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the high-voltage electrical industry and/or the oil and gas sector.
• Experience supporting electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission systems, and power distribution networks.
• Background in engineering support, contractor coordination, and project execution activities.