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Power Plant Project Engineer
Greenville, SC
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, CGT Staffing, is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to deliver complex power generation projects by providing technical leadership and project engineering oversight. The role includes managing engineering activities, ensuring contractual compliance, and driving continuous improvement within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the technical project lead for assigned projects, providing engineering direction, coordination, and issue resolution
Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers and EPC partners regarding design, scope, and technical inquiries
Review contract documentation and communicate technical requirements to internal engineering and execution teams
Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines, centers of excellence, supply chain, manufacturing, and field teams
Lead customer meetings including kick-off meetings and design liaison reviews
Evaluate scope changes and assess technical, cost, and schedule impacts through formal change management processes
Manage engineering schedules and proactively mitigate risks to avoid delays in deliverables
Oversee the engineering budget and provide cost forecasts and estimates at completion
Support manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation teams to ensure equipment meets contractual and technical requirements
Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement back into engineering and execution processes
Present technical risks, issues, and resolution plans to leadership as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
OR high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering
Experience supporting complex industrial or power generation projects
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% 15%
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment
Strong understanding of project engineering execution, scope management, and technical coordination
Ability to interpret and manage engineering documentation, specifications, and contract requirements
Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field services
Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and engineering documentation systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing communication
Ability to assess technical, cost, and schedule impacts of scope changes
Preferred
Customer-facing project experience
Knowledge of plant system design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and testing
Experience supporting gas turbine or combined-cycle power generation projects
Continuous improvement mindset and experience implementing process enhancements
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