Power Generation Project Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Power Generation Project Manager at Orbital Engineering leading engineering and design projects for power generation facilities. Engaging in regional and national projects involving plant upgrades and industrial applications.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
a 401(k)-retirement savings plan
supplemental insurance options
company-paid life and AD&D insurance
company-paid short-term disability coverage
a generous paid time off program

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringproject managementpower generation systemsindustrial facility designplant infrastructureproject controlsschedulingbudgetingresource coordinationengineering calculations

Soft Skills

client relationship managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsproactive communicationissue resolutionteamworktime management

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering