Project Engineer I-Generation Projects

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position supports the planning, execution, and completion of power generation construction projects by coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls activities. This position works closely with owners, engineers, contractors, vendors, and operations personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

The Project Engineer is responsible for reviewing engineering documents, managing technical interfaces, tracking project progress, resolving field issues, supporting contract administration, and assisting with cost and schedule controls. The role also provides construction oversight and ensures that project objectives are achieved while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the planning, execution, and closeout of power generation construction projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup.
• Effectively manage and partner with external consultants. Perform aspects of administrating contractual agreements with external consultants for products or services in support of large projects. Includes developing, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements with external engineering and design consultants. Prepare scopes of work, fee proposals, and contract documents to govern consultant services. Review and approve consultant invoices, change orders, and contract amendments.
• Deliver project management services, including developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk assessments, and progress reports; track milestones; manage change orders; and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
• Perform design review services, including independent reviews of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and plans prepared by external consultants to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NESC, IEEE), safety requirements, and constructability, and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Project Managers, Analysts, Field Crews, Accounting, Safety, etc.) to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Provides construction field support, as needed.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Provide cross-functional support to others within the department or other departments as needed to meet organizational objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineer I - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related field) preferred. Must hold degree from ABET accredited University, plus 0-2 years related experience and/or training.  
• Engineer II - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related field) preferred. Must hold degree from ABET accredited University, plus 2-4 years related experience and/or training. 
• Engineer III - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related field) preferred. Must hold degree from ABET accredited University, plus 4+ years related experience and/or training. 
• Senior Engineer - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related field) preferred. Must hold degree from ABET accredited University, plus 8+ years related experience and/or training. 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• FE or PE certification. Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Arkansas.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting.

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to extreme heat, risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; and color vision. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position is designated as safety‑sensitive based on the duties performed. Employees in safety‑sensitive positions must comply with the Cooperative’s fitness‑for‑duty requirements and all applicable federal and state regulations governing workplace substance use and safety.