Power Generation Project Manager

Job Title:

Power Generation Project Manager

Location:

Houston, TX - Remote

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

Orbital Engineering is seeking a Power Generation Project Manager to support and lead multi-discipline engineering and design projects focused on power generation facilities and related infrastructure. This remote position will be based in the Houston, Texas Region and will support both regional and national projects involving new generation development, plant upgrades, balance-of-plant systems, electrical infrastructure, controls, emissions systems, and other heavy industrial applications.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of project management capability, technical understanding, client relationship skills, and experience supporting projects in power generation and/or other heavy industrial environments.

This is a remote position, and candidates must be local to the Greater Houston area.

Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Lead execution of engineering and design activities for assigned power generation and industrial projects through both direct involvement and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and deliverables throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Coordinate and direct engineers, designers, subcontractors, and technical specialists to ensure successful project execution.

• Support development of engineering proposals, scopes of work, project schedules, labor forecasts, and cost estimates.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships through proactive communication and issue resolution.

• Lead internal and external project review meetings, design reviews, and progress updates.

• Review engineering calculations, technical documents, drawings, and specifications for quality and completeness.

• Support projects involving power generation facilities, including balance of plant systems, electrical upgrades, controls integration, emissions systems, fuel handling systems, and related infrastructure.

• Collaborate with business development and operational leadership on proposal strategy, client pursuits, and project positioning efforts.

• Ensure project execution complies with Orbital’s quality management system, client standards, and applicable industry codes and regulations.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and development of technical standards and best practices.

• Coordinate effectively with other Orbital service lines to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

Other Duties

• Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Remote – Local to Houston, TX

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Chemical, or related technical discipline).

• Minimum of 8 years of engineering and/or project management experience in power generation, utilities, EPC, consulting engineering, or other heavy industrial environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing multidiscipline engineering projects involving complex industrial systems and client coordination.

• Working knowledge of power generation systems, industrial facility design, or plant infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of project management principles, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong client relationship management abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project, and standard engineering/project management software tools.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to travel periodically to client sites and project locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

• Experience supporting new-build power generation projects, major plant upgrades, or owner’s engineering/EPC support activities.

• TWIC Card holder.

• Experience in consulting engineering environments and coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Familiarity with utility, industrial, and energy market clients within the Gulf Coast region.

Salary Range:

• $120,000 - $180,000 (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits:

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital:
Powered by People, Driven by Solutions

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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