Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Power Generation
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
The Opportunity
As a Senior Power Generation Project Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering complex power generation projects across design services and EPC portfolios. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams while driving technical excellence, project execution, and client satisfaction.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering and technical teams
- Manage diverse, high-impact projects from concept through execution
- Oversee design quality, budgets, schedules, and risk management
- Engage directly with clients to support project delivery, proposals, and business development initiatives
The Team
Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial (TCI) team supports clients operating in fast-growing, technology-driven markets, including advanced manufacturing, generative AI infrastructure, gigafactories, bio/ag technology, data centers, and distributed energy systems.
You will join a team that operates at the forefront of innovation, values agility, and moves quickly with decisions and expectations.
Our Core Capabilities Include:
- Substations
- Renewables Integration
- HVDC / FACTS / STATCOM
- Data Center Integration
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Integration
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables for large-scale or multiple concurrent projects
- Conduct engineering research and develop equipment and material recommendations
- Manage technical data and perform advanced engineering calculations
- Develop and control project budgets, schedules, and quality standards across multiple disciplines
- Establish and implement project work plans
- Lead large production teams and coordinate multi-discipline activities while serving as Engineer of Record or Responsible Charge
Client Interface & Business Development
- Identify key client drivers and project success criteria
- Address client concerns and collaborate with teams to develop effective solutions
- Support proposal development, pursuits, and client presentations
- Manage project changes directly with clients under the guidance of the Project Manager
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical direction and leadership on complex power generation projects
- Drive innovative, practical engineering solutions to meet project objectives
- Ensure alignment with applicable codes, standards, and best practices
Management Responsibilities
- Review and approve work performed by junior and mid-level engineers
- Support talent development, performance management, and mentoring
- Responsible for hiring, discipline, and compensation administration of direct reports
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License strongly preferred
- Experience managing EPC or design services for simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine projects in the United States
- Proven engineering management experience with a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle
- Strong client-facing communication skills with a passion for relationship building
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, codes, and standards
- Working knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration
- Experience supporting proposals and developing engineering cost estimates
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 11 years of relevant professional experience
- Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record reviews, in compliance with applicable laws