Tenaska · 7 hours ago
Project Engineer
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expTenaska is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, specializing in natural gas and power marketing. The successful candidate will support all technical aspects of electric power generation project development, focusing on natural gas-fueled projects and collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Evaluate facility configurations and layout options to optimize project performance
Support technology assessments and contribute to project design basis development
Assist with conceptual design of power generation projects
Monitor technology developments from equipment suppliers to inform project decisions
Prepare performance estimates, including project capacity, efficiency, heat balances, and water usage
Conduct project site identification, screening, and due diligence activities
Develop and analyze project schedules
Oversee preparation of technical specifications and coordinate bid processes for major equipment, engineering design, and construction services
Support development of capital and operating cost estimates
Prepare comprehensive technical reports, summaries, and documentation
Maintain organized, project-specific technical deliverables
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution
2–5 years of experience in energy sector engineering design, technology, and/or operations
Prior experience with combustion turbine 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 perform independently as a technical expert
Preferred
5+ years of experience in power sector project engineering roles
Professional Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Experience in the development phase of power generation projects
Hands-on experience with the Thermoflow suite of software programs
Familiarity with bulk electric system interconnection processes
Knowledge of power industry rules, regulations, and standards
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Programming skills in Python or Visual Basic
Benefits
Health, dental, vison, 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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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