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Qualus · 8 hours ago

Project Engineer

Qualus is a leading power solutions firm focused on power infrastructure transformation. The Project Engineer is responsible for managing and coordinating all technical aspects of new power generation capital projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Hiring Manager
Marc Hook
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Responsibilities

Promotes safe behavior, in accordance with Company expectations, and adherence to the safety rules on the project
Identifies engineered safety controls and hazard removal during engineering design and coaches safe practices in the field
Supports/Leads cross-functional team consisting of internal Subject Matter Experts, Owners Engineers, EPC Contractors and Technical Consultants from development of EPC contract through Permitting, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Closeout
Ensures documentation of engineering and construction quality is adequately captured to support audit and prudency review
Supports/Leads Owner team in writing official Records of Decision to capture prudency of major project decisions
Acts as Contract Manager for various engineering and construction contracts outside of the EPC, including Owner’s Engineer
Performs/Manages the review of engineering design to assure compliance with the contract, permits, codes, and utility standards while ensuring design supports the strategic, operational and maintenance goals of the project
Coordinates with the Project Manager in following the Project Delivery System and ensuring requirements are met and producing associated deliverables
Participates in contractor/vendor selection process with a specific goal of assessing engineering experience, competencies and capability
Supports/Leads technical open book engineering process with contractors during development of major projects and applies value engineering concepts to ensure projects are competitive
Assists Contractor and Vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries, and interfaces
Assures that all firms solicited to provide engineering services are duly licensed in the state of the project
Assures Project compliance with NERC and Security Standards. Ensures all documents generated on the project are stored in designated repository at closeout
Supports/Leads/Follows change management process for any potential design changes. Participates in the equipment inspection activities as agreed with the Contractor. Supports/Leads Owner review and signoff of System Turnover packages from Construction to Start-up and from EPC to Owner
Supports commissioning and ensures performance, reliability and emissions testing are completed per contract

Qualification

Engineering fundamentalsPower generation knowledgeEPC contract managementComplex problem solvingConstruction methodsPermitting knowledgeTechnical writingCritical thinkingMicrosoft Office 360Leadership behaviorsQA/QC protocolInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
10+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction or operation of power systems
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 360
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors
Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals within at least one discipline (civil/mechanical/electrical/controls/chemical/construction)
Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to power generation
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of power generation facilities and associated QA/QC protocol
Knowledge of permits required for construction and operation of power generation facilities
Experience with reviewing, executing and managing large EPC contracts
Advanced critical thinking skills and capability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Adept in complex problem solving; able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Qualus

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Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (7)
2024 (13)
2023 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2021-06-01Acquired

Leadership Team

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Rhonda Harris
Vice President, Human Resources
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