Project Support Engineer

MHI

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; 3+ years of field experience or 6 years in power generation project planning.
  • Ability to analyze and communicate complex technical information effectively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
  • Proficient in interpreting technical documentation and engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with various software including project management and CAD tools.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and outline project contract requirements and deliverables.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans for mechanical and electrical outage activities.
  • Assist in breaking down project scope and resource allocation efficiently.
  • Integrate diverse engineering disciplines into effective project plans.
  • Conduct site assessments and participate in customer visits for project readiness.
  • Review and verify engineering documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinate logistics for project materials and contingency parts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K matching to enhance retirement savings.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support further education and skill growth.
  • Generous paid vacation and sick leave policies.
  • Supportive work culture focused on employee appreciation and development.
Full Job Description
Project Support Engineer

Role Overview

The Project Support Engineer (PSE) serves as the project subject matter expert responsible for understanding project deliverables, developing procedures, and creating detailed project plans that support successful execution. In this role, the PSE supports multiple projects simultaneously by providing organized turnover documentation, planning support, site assessments, procedure development, and schedule development throughout the project lifecycle. The position also provides technical guidance, recommendations, and expertise based on prior experience to help ensure successful project execution and achievement of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Understand contract requirements and deliverables.
  • Develop detailed project plans for outage and service activities including open, inspection, repair, and close activities.
  • Assist with scope breakdown, work breakdown structures (WBS), cost estimates, scheduling, and resource planning.
  • Integrate mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil, and other disciplines into project execution plans.
  • Travel to customer sites to support outage planning, site walk-downs, and project preparation.
  • Review engineering drawings, bills of material, design changes, and modification packages for completeness.
  • Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors, tooling, consumables, contingency parts, and planned materials.
  • Track procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of materials required for outages.
  • Support resolution of technical issues with engineering and service teams.
  • Provide schedule, task, and project progress updates to project leadership.
  • Support change order evaluation and incorporation into project plans and schedules.
  • Capture lessons learned, identify risks, and recommend process improvements.
  • Support work package development and provide recommendations for design and execution improvements.
  • Maintain work orders, job packages, ISO compliance, safety compliance, confidentiality, and positive team collaboration.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with 3+ years of field experience, or a minimum of 6 years of related experience planning large power generation projects.
  • Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate technical information, procedures, reports, and business correspondence.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and reasoning capabilities.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagrams, schedules, and engineering documentation.
  • Proficiency with project management, database, spreadsheet, word processing, email, scheduling, and computer-aided design software.
  • Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, management, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work in industrial environments and travel to customer sites as required.


Why Should You Apply?
  • Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
  • Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Committed to quality products and services.
  • Great working environment and culture.
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.


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