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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

This is a technical engineering support role for new power generation capital projects. The Confidential Client is seeking an engineer to manage and coordinate technical engineering activities, align engineering deliverables with corporate strategy and operational goals, and support electrical engineering tasks such as relay work and system modeling. The role prioritizes continuous improvement and best-practice implementation across project phases from contract development through commissioning and closeout.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead cross-functional project teams including internal experts, owners' engineers, and external technical consultants.
• Perform and manage engineering design reviews to ensure compliance with contracts, permits, codes, and utility standards.
• Provide technical engineering support for combined-cycle technology and electrical systems with focus areas including relays and ETAP system modeling.
• Coordinate with project managers to follow the project delivery system and ensure completion of engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries and manage design changes.
• Support commissioning activities including performance, reliability, and emissions testing to meet contract requirements.
• Travel extensively for site visits, equipment inspections, and commissioning support (expected 50%–75% within the continental United States).

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Electrical engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines considered.
• Relevant professional experience in engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems. Multiple experience levels will be considered (entry through senior).
• Proficiency in ETAP modeling.
• Hands-on experience with generator protection relays (examples: SEL, Beckwith).
• Strong technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Fossil plant experience, specifically combined-cycle gas turbine technology.
• Experience with plant control/SCADA systems such as Emerson Ovation or Mitsubishi Netmation.
• Knowledge of NERC PRC standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with site teams and external stakeholders.

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Location & Travel

• Primary location: The Woodlands, TX (on-site).
• Alternate location considered: New Orleans, LA.
• Travel: 50%–75% within the continental United States for inspections, site work, and commissioning.

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Compensation

• Estimated pay: $74,310 per year (estimated).

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Benefits (Representative)

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Specific benefits and eligibility will be provided by the hiring organization.

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Notes on Recruitment

Careertakes and the Confidential Client use modern recruiting tools to accelerate the hiring process. Candidates may be contacted by the hiring organization or its authorized recruiting partners regarding this opportunity.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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