Tenaska · 4 hours ago
Engineering Project Manager
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTenaska is involved in electric power generation project development, focusing on natural gas-fueled projects. The Engineering Project Manager will manage all technical aspects from concept through construction, collaborating with various teams and stakeholders to ensure project success.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Define, plan, and manage all project development engineering activities
Evaluate and compare facility configurations and layout options
Lead technology selection and evaluation to optimize performance, efficiency, and cost
Develop the project design basis and oversee conceptual design
Monitor technology developments from equipment suppliers to inform project decisions
Prepare performance estimates, including capacity, efficiency, heat balances, and water consumption
Conduct site technical feasibility reviews, including constructability, geotechnical investigations, hydrology studies, and permitting requirements
Prepare and review project development and construction schedules
Contribute to technical risk assessments to guide project prioritization
Identify innovative solutions to address design challenges, maximizing capacity and efficiency while minimizing scope, schedule, and cost impacts
Oversee preparation of technical specifications and coordinate bid processes for major equipment, engineering design, and construction services
Prepare project capital and operating cost estimates for various configurations, technologies, and arrangements
Produce comprehensive technical reports, summaries, and documentation of project deliverables
Maintain organized, project-specific technical records and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
5–10 years of experience in energy sector engineering design, technology, and/or operations
Prior experience with combustion turbine and/or reciprocating engine project design, permitting, and/or construction
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Proactive problem solver with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
Highly organized, disciplined, adaptable, and committed to delivering results
Able to thrive in fast-paced, multi-tasked environments
Collaborative team player with the ability to excel independently as a technical expert
Preferred
10+ years of experience in power sector project engineering roles
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Proven experience in the development phase of power generation projects
Hands-on experience with the Thermoflow suite of software programs
Experience with design and construction of pipeline projects
Familiarity with bulk electric system interconnection processes
Knowledge of power industry rules, regulations, and standards
Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for project planning and analysis
Programming skills in Python or Visual Basic
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Excellent 401(k) plan
Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
Health/dependent care flex accounts
Tuition assistance
Long-term disability coverage
Adoption benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid vacations and holidays
Charitable giving program
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Wellness programs
Company
Tenaska
Tenaska is one of the largest private, independent energy companies in the United States.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Leitner
Chief Executive Officer
Joel M. Link
Senior Vice President, Origination & Development
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