Distinguished Project Engineer (Data Center/Power Plant) - Primoris Energy Services

PRIMORIS USA • $120K — $150K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering from ABET Accredited Institution.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with simple & combined cycle power plant/data center projects.
  • PE license preferred.
  • Experience in gas turbine co-gen facilities and multi-discipline power generation project lead roles preferred.
  • Proficient in reviewing P&IDs, control systems and equipment sizing for combined cycle projects.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure EPC contractor delivers process engineering according to specifications and standards.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering team to guarantee design reliability and safety.
  • Participate in safety assessments like HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA.
  • Review process documents and project specifications promptly.
  • Maintain effective communication with engineering and operational teams.
  • Support other engineering disciplines in complex technical issues.
  • Answer technical queries and RFIs from contractors.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation paid weekly
  • Best-in-class Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
  • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, holiday pay, and community service paid time off
  • Pet coverage for furry friends
  • Legal assistance coverage
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Full Job Description
The Distinguished Project Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of design document reviews, maintaining the technical integrity of engineering and design processes, and ensuring that all project activities align with safety regulations and quality standards. The Distinguished Project Engineer will work closely with the Engineering team to ensure that the overall design is safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. This includes participating in critical safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA, as well as reviewing process documents and project specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. In addition to technical expertise, the Distinguished Project Engineer will be responsible for maintaining effective communication with various engineering, operational, and functional teams. They will also need to coordinate with other engineering disciplines to address multi-discipline technical issues and provide support in answering technical queries and RFIs from contractors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the EPC contractor delivers process engineering work and deliverables in accordance with standards, specifications, FEED design, and contractual requirements.
  • Work with the Engineering team to ensure the overall design is safe, fit for purpose and will operate reliably.
  • Participate and provide technical expertise on HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and Review of MOC.
  • Assist with reviewing process documents, guidelines and project specifications, and follow-up on due time.
  • Ensure that the project is executed in accordance with the organization safety regulations, with quality conformance and within schedule.
  • Assist with reviewing Project philosophies, process control narratives, design specifications, and other process documents.
  • Ensure efficient communication with other company engineering, operational and functional team members.
  • Call for support from other engineering disciplines when multi-discipline technical issues arise.
  • Responsible for maintaining technical integrity of the engineering & design.
  • Answer Technical Queries and RFIs from contractors.
  • Participate in key design review and ensure design review readiness.
  • Monitors changes against baseline scope.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering from ABET Accredited Institution.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with simple & combined cycle power plant/data center projects.
  • PE license preferred.
  • Medium/large multi-discipline power generation project lead experience preferred.
  • Experience in gas turbine co-gen facilities, power island mode, gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, SCR's, GSUs, coordination between power generation equipment, electrical distribution, and balance of plant system design for Power Projects.
  • Experience providing expertise and support for reviewing process design and engineering activities of power plant facilities.
  • Experience in schedule planning for various engineering phases for power plants.
  • Technical knowledge of all relevant codes and material specifications.
  • Proficient in reviewing P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, Control Systems, Equipment Sizing, producing/reviewing process datasheets, technical evaluations of vendor packages for Combined Cycle Projects.
  • Good communication skills.

Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation paid weekly
  • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
  • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
  • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
  • Legal Assistance Coverage
  • Award winning safety programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

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