Entergy · 16 hours ago
Construction Project Engineer
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expEntergy is a utility company focused on power generation, and they are seeking a Construction Project Engineer to manage and coordinate technical aspects of capital projects. This role involves overseeing engineering performance, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and fostering relationships with stakeholders.
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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 coach to 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
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Project Engineer, Sr: 6+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction or operation of instrument and controls, distributed control systems, turbine control systems, and electrical systems. (5 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree)
Project Engineer, Sr Lead: 10+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction or operation of instrument and controls, distributed control systems, turbine control systems, and electrical systems. (8 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree)
Project Engineer Sr Staff: 12+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction or operation of instrument and controls, distributed control systems, turbine control systems, and electrical systems (10 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree)
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. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design of electrical power generating facilities
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
Desired: Professional Engineer license and PMP certification
Benefits
Relocation Assistance is available for this posting.
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
1985-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Marsh
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Hudson III
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