AtkinsRéalis

Project Engineering Manager, Power

AtkinsRéalis • $120K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • Minimum 12 years of engineering experience with 2 years in a senior technical or leadership role.
  • Significant experience in power plant design, execution, or operations.
  • Capability in developing and reviewing calculations, P&IDs, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Strong understanding of power plant thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise multi-discipline engineering teams for alignment on project scope.
  • Develop project work plans and engineering execution plans.
  • Coordinate engineering interfaces across various technical groups.
  • Support complex engineering problem resolution, particularly in power systems.
  • Monitor engineering progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.
  • Assist Project Manager in client meetings and negotiations.
  • Contribute to proposal efforts and business development opportunities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life and disability benefits.
  • Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and recognition programs.
  • Flexible work options and Paid Time Off.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Overview 

We are seeking a Project Engineering Manager, Power to join our team in Bothell, WA. We will also consider candidates in other US locations near an AtkinsRealis office.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineering Manager – Power to lead multi‑discipline engineering teams on complex power projects, with a strong emphasis on simple cycle and combined cycle power generation. This role is ideal for an engineering leader with deep technical understanding of power plant systems, proven project execution experience, and the ability to drive schedule, quality, and budget performance across cross‑functional engineering teams.

As a Project Engineering Manager, you will provide technical leadership, oversight, and coordination across engineering disciplines to deliver high‑quality project outcomes. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineering Discipline Leads, and technical staff to ensure alignment with project requirements and execution strategy.

Your role 

Project & Technical Leadership:

  • Lead and supervise multi‑discipline engineering teams, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.

  • Develop project work plans, engineering execution plans, and discipline‑level scope definitions.

  • Coordinate engineering interfaces across mechanical, piping, electrical, civil/structural, I&C, and other technical groups.

  • Support problem resolution for complex engineering challenges, especially within simple cycle and combined cycle power plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, steam cycles, balance of plant systems, and auxiliary systems.

Project Controls & Execution:

  • Work with Project Management and project controls staff to develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules and budgets.

  • Support a robust change‑management program, ensuring scope, hours, and cost impacts are accurately identified and communicated.

  • Monitor engineering progress, productivity, quality control, and document control; implement corrective actions or recovery plans when required.

  • Review project reports, schedules, and cost performance data to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.

Client, Stakeholder & Subconsultant Coordination:

  • Support the Project Manager during client meetings and technical presentations.

  • May participate in contract negotiations focusing on technical delivery requirements.

  • Monitor and coordinate subconsultants’ performance, technical deliverables, and compliance with contract requirements.

  • Facilitate project meetings with clients, permitting agencies, and other external stakeholders.

Business Development Support:

  • Contribute to proposal efforts, including development of scope, labor estimates, assumptions, and written technical content.

  • Assist in identifying new business opportunities and promote the firm’s technical capabilities to existing and prospective clients.

  • Participate in opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and preparation of qualifications/experience packages.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support project, team, or business needs.

About you 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

  • Minimum 12 years of engineering experience, including at least two years in a senior technical or leadership role.

  • Significant experience in power plant design, execution, or operations is strongly preferred.

  • Experience developing and reviewing calculations, P&IDs, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

  • Background in industrial facilities or other energy generation systems is beneficial.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑discipline engineering teams and coordinate complex technical work.

  • Strong understanding of power plant thermodynamics, heat‑transfer systems, fluid dynamics, and equipment selection.

  • Familiarity with EPC delivery models, engineering design processes, and industry standards.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to represent the firm to clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

Rewards & benefits 

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page .  

Additional information 

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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